Debussy Childrens Corner Pno BA

Brenreiters new Urtext edition of Claude Debussys unforgettable collection Childrens Corner documents the evolution of these much loved pieces based on all known sources including correspondence with his publisher.

Regina Backs critical edition uses the first edition, the proofs of which Debussy read and commentated on, as the main source, only drawing on the autograph and Debussys own piano roll recording of the work for difficult editorial decisions. This new edition is therefore not a compilation of the sources as found in modern editions, but represents the intentions of the composer. All editorial decisions are clearly presented in the new Brenreiter edition: Debussy for perfectionists.

The preface (German/English/French) documents the genesis of the work and provides valuable information on Debussys views on performance practice and aesthetics. It deals with pedalling, tempo, rubato and Debussys intricate articulation markings. Fulfilling the needs of both scholars and performers, this is the state-of-the-art-edition of Childrens Corner.

- Brenreiter Urtext with fingering

- Critical Commentary

- Preface with valuable performance practice information (Ger/Eng/Fr)

- Facsimiles

I. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum [Debussy, Claude]; II. Jimbos Lullaby [Debussy, Claude]; III. Serenade of the Doll [Debussy, Claude]; IV. The Snow is dancing [Debussy, Claude]; V. The little Shepherd [Debussy, Claude]; VI. Golliwoggs cake walk [Debussy, Claude]

Children's Corner
Little suite for solo piano