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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1882

Publication Date

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1896

Average_duration

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2:29

Pantomime, L. 31 is a solo piano piece composed by Claude Debussy in 1890. It was premiered on December 14, 1890, at the Société Nationale de Musique in Paris. The piece is part of Debussy's early works and is one of his most expressive and emotional compositions. Pantomime is a single-movement piece that lasts approximately three minutes. It is characterized by its slow and melancholic melody, which is played in the right hand while the left hand provides a simple accompaniment. The piece is written in the key of F-sharp minor and has a tempo marking of "Très lent" (very slow). The piece begins with a simple and haunting melody played in the right hand. The left hand provides a gentle accompaniment with broken chords. The melody is repeated several times, each time with slight variations and embellishments. The middle section of the piece features a more complex and dissonant melody, which is played in the left hand while the right hand provides a simple accompaniment. The melody gradually builds in intensity before returning to the original theme. Pantomime is a highly expressive and emotional piece that showcases Debussy's early style. It is characterized by its use of simple melodies, subtle harmonies, and delicate textures. The piece is often described as dreamy and introspective, with a sense of longing and nostalgia. It is a beautiful example of Debussy's early piano music and remains a popular piece in the piano repertoire.

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