Debussy's Mysterious "Footsteps in the Snow" (Prelude no. 6 from book 1)

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Pianist Henrik Kilhamn takes you on a journey through the great piano repertoire. By showing and commenting on what's really going on in the music, this podcast helps unlock the world of classical music for every listener and music lover.

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Debussy's Mysterious "Footsteps in the Snow" (Prelude no. 6 from book 1)

Sonata Secrets

17 minutes 33 seconds

10 months ago

Debussy's Mysterious "Footsteps in the Snow" (Prelude no. 6 from book 1)

No. 6 is Debussy's first book of Preludes is called "Des pas sur la neige" or "Footsteps in the Snow", and paints a poetic picture with repeating rhythms and colorful chords, all the time while looking for a way forward. It's hard to put this type of evocative art into exact words, but we can nevertheless look closer at the musical material to see a bit more of what's going on. With pianist Henrik Kilhamn.

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