Composer

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Claude Debussy

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1883

Publication Date

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1983

Average_duration

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3:16

Coquetterie posthume, L. 39 is a solo piano piece composed by Claude Debussy in 1915, just a few months before his death. The piece was not published until 1927, after Debussy's death, hence the title "posthume" which means "posthumous" in French. The piece is divided into two movements. The first movement is marked "Allegretto ma non troppo" and is in the key of E-flat major. It begins with a playful and flirtatious melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The melody is accompanied by a light and delicate accompaniment in the right hand, while the left hand provides a steady bass line. The movement is characterized by its lightness and grace, and the melody is reminiscent of a coquettish dance. The second movement is marked "Lento" and is in the key of C-sharp minor. It is a stark contrast to the first movement, as it is much slower and more melancholic. The melody is haunting and introspective, and the harmonies are more complex than in the first movement. The left hand provides a rich and full accompaniment, while the right hand plays the melody with great sensitivity and expression. The movement is characterized by its emotional depth and introspection. Overall, Coquetterie posthume, L. 39 is a beautiful and poignant piece that showcases Debussy's mastery of the piano. The piece is characterized by its lightness and grace in the first movement, and its emotional depth and introspection in the second movement. It is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest composers of the 20th century.

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