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La plus que lente by Claude Debussy (1862-1918). Edited by Maurice Hinson. For Piano. Masterworks; Piano Solo; Solo. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Impressionistic; Masterwork. SMP Level 10 (Advanced). Sheet. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.889).

ISBN 0739030043. Impressionistic; Masterwork.

"The More than Slow Waltz" is one way to translate this interesting Debussy work. The composer was apparently fascinated by the waltz form for many reasons, and this particular work represented a reaction to the wide-spread influence of the slow waltz in France's social gathering places. It is written in G-flat major.

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Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed.

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5 star rating

Location: from SLCity, Ut

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

June 9, 2012

( Play it slow ) Great French Title

This is a very beautiful piece and gteat for recitals. I have never had a student not like it. You can do alot of technique and emotional reactions in it also display your talent for interpretation.

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5 star rating

Location: from southeast PA

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

March 28, 2009

Dreamy Debussy

This dreamy waltz with its wonderful harmonies ought to rank with Claire de Lune in popularity. It was a favorite of the late Bruce Montgomery, long-time director of the glee clubs at the University of Pennsylvania. From his summer home on the Maine coast, he would watch seagulls gracefully gliding...

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5 star rating

Location: from Massillon, Ohio

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

November 15, 2008

Gift

We bought this composition as a gift for a freind. He is trying to play it and we are adding helpful comentary notes and symbols for his use.

14 of 26 people found this review helpful.

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5 star rating

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

November 4, 2008

La plus que lente

I love this piece! It's so expressive, it sounds wonderful, & it's fun & rewarding to play. Not easy, but not super hard either. I recommend it for anyone!

15 of 27 people found this review helpful.

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5 star rating

Location: from Phoenix, AZ

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

April 30, 2007

A Truly Lovely Composition

This gorgeous waltz is not for the neophyte pianist, unless he or she is extraordinarily gifted or musically sophisticated. The harmony is beautiful, with its liberal use of whole tone scales.

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