Debussy: La plus que lente (Valse) - wind quintet by Claude Debussy Woodwind Quintet - Digital Sheet Music
By Claude DebussyDespite its title, La plus que lente was not meant to be played slowly; "lente," in this context, refers to the valse lente genre that Debussy attempted to emulate.Typical of Debussy's caustic approach to naming his compositions, it represented his reaction to the vast influence of the slow waltz in France's social atmospheres. However, as Frank Howes noted, "La plus que lente is, in Debussy's wryly humorous way, the valse lente [slow waltz] to outdo all others."
Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- Woodwind Quintet Woodwind Ensemble
- Genres:
- Impressionism Wedding
- Composers:
- Claude Debussy
- Publishers:
- RayThompsonMusic
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Advanced
- Musical forms:
- Waltz
- Artist:
- Claude Debussy
- Arrangers:
- Ray Thompson
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 12
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.553915
Composed by Claude Debussy. Arranged by Ray Thompson. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Wedding. 12 pages. RayThompsonMusic #6103441. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.553915).La plus que lente, L. 121 "The more than slow"), is a waltz for solo piano written by Claude Debussy in 1910, shortly after his publication of the Préludes, Book I.
The piece debuted at the New Carlton Hotel in Paris, where it was transcribed for strings and performed by the popular 'gipsy' violinist, Léoni, for whom Debussy wrote it (and who was given the manuscript by the composer).
Despite its title, La plus que lente was not meant to be played slowly; "lente," in this context, refers to the valse lente genre that Debussy attempted to emulate.Typical of Debussy's caustic approach to naming his compositions, it represented his reaction to the vast influence of the slow waltz in France's social atmospheres. However, as Frank Howes noted, "La plus que lente is, in Debussy's wryly humorous way, the valse lente [slow waltz] to outdo all others."
The work is marked "Molto rubato con morbidezza," indicating Debussy's encouragement of a flexible tempo.
Arranged for standard wind quintet.
About ArrangeMe
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's self-publishing community for independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. Discover unique arrangements of popular titles and original compositions from diverse creators. The length, difficulty, and pricing are determined by the arranger or composer.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads let you instantly access sheet music on your computer, tablet, or mobile device. Print your sheet music anywhere, anytime, or play it straight from your device—no internet connection is required after download.
Each Digital Download includes a watermark with your name, purchase date, and the number of copies purchased. You may only print or use the number of copies purchased. Redistribution or unauthorized printing is prohibited.
Similar Sheet Music & Digital Downloads
- More by this Composer:
- Claude Debussy Claude Debussy Piano Claude Debussy Piano Accompaniment Claude Debussy Piano Solo
- ArrangeMe:
- RayThompsonMusic
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Artists:
- Claude Debussy Ray Thompson
- Ensemble:
- Woodwind Quintet Woodwind Ensemble
- Publisher:
- RayThompsonMusic