Schumann R. arr Debussy C. | Study in Canon No. 6 arr. two pianos
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Date: 2021-04-14

The #Debussy arrangements of #Schumann’s #StudiesinCanon for #TwoPianos are an additional exploration of Schumann’s music based on imitation. The originally conceptions were intended to be played on the pedal piano, an instrument used by organists for practice. #sheetmusic link: https://plentymusic.uk/short/?c=aL4SWGJ 

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This is a quiet slow movement in reflective mood with a compositional approach that is vocal in its style and reminiscent of Bach’s 4 part chorale writing although with chromatic harmony of Schumann’s own time. The melody is not always in the top line and as in 4 part chorale writing it is the tenor line that often needs to be prominent. The second middle section is presented as a fugal exposition. The final section is introduced by a dotted rhythm as an upbeat in bar 32 returns to the mood and style of the first section although this section has both more contrast and drama. Schumann’s intention is to combine beauty of sound with a legato touch and it is important for pianists to aim for the best legato possible in their playing. The realisation plays back at 60 quarter note beats to the minute with the tempo marked as adagio in the score. This is a challenging movement from the music reading point of view because of the chromaticism and tied notes. In the video score the ornaments have been written out to clarify how they can be played.  Trills in this time begin on the note. The final chord should be spread evenly from the lowest to the highest sound. There are many arrangements of this particular movement and the music editor suggests that along with Schumann’s other Studies in Canon they are ideal works to introduce #intermediatelevel #piano players to chamber music playing. Accompaniments are available enabling pianists to explore and develop their ensemble skills. The #piano 1 part sounds on one side of the stereo channel and piano 2 on the other. There are four accompaniments available in the tempo range from 58 to 64 quarter beats to the minute.