Composer

:

Claude Debussy

Genre

:

Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1879

Average_duration

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21:57

Movement_count

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4

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Claude Debussy's Piano Trio, L. 3, was composed in 1880 when he was just 18 years old. It was premiered in 1882 at the Société Nationale de Musique in Paris. The piece consists of four movements: I. Andantino con moto allegro, II. Scherzo, III. Andante espressivo, and IV. Finale: Appassionato. The first movement begins with a lyrical melody in the cello, which is then taken up by the violin and piano. The music is characterized by its fluidity and impressionistic harmonies, which are already present in Debussy's early works. The second movement, a scherzo, is lively and playful, with a syncopated rhythm and a contrasting trio section. The third movement is a slow and expressive interlude, featuring a haunting melody in the violin accompanied by the piano and cello. The final movement is passionate and intense, with a driving rhythm and virtuosic passages for all three instruments. Despite its early date, the Piano Trio already displays many of the hallmarks of Debussy's mature style, including his use of modal scales, whole-tone harmonies, and impressionistic textures. The piece also shows the influence of his teacher, Ernest Guiraud, as well as the French chamber music tradition of the time. Overall, the Piano Trio is a beautiful and sophisticated work that foreshadows the groundbreaking music that Debussy would go on to create in the years to come.

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