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Topic: What (piano) pieces are similar to Debussy’s “Feux d’artifice”? (Read 1999 times)

itotsuka1337

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What (piano) pieces are similar to Debussy’s “Feux d’artifice”?

on: January 19, 2022, 09:25:17 AM

In terms of technique required to play the beginning. Right hand has to play 12 (later 6) notes, make a wide leap and repeat the cycle without a pause.

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Re: What (piano) pieces are similar to Debussy’s “Feux d’artifice”?

Reply #1 on: January 20, 2022, 06:29:51 PM

Quote from: itotsuka1337 on January 19, 2022, 09:25:17 AM

In terms of technique required to play the beginning. Right hand has to play 12 (later 6) notes, make a wide leap and repeat the cycle without a pause.

Any help appreciated! Created this account specifically to ask this question.

I'm not sure exactly what you mean with your question. Can you clarify a bit what you are feeling challenged by?

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Re: What (piano) pieces are similar to Debussy’s “Feux d’artifice”?

Reply #2 on: January 20, 2022, 06:44:21 PM

Quote from: anacrusis on January 20, 2022, 06:29:51 PM

I'm not sure exactly what you mean with your question. Can you clarify a bit what you are feeling challenged by?

Oh, yeah. These constant fast leaps which usually make the performance quite uneven (it can be heard in some recordings).

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Re: What (piano) pieces are similar to Debussy’s “Feux d’artifice”?

Reply #3 on: March 20, 2022, 07:59:32 AM

Check Schmitt Ombres

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