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Piano (Piano solo) - L6 SKU: HL.51481087 Piano. Composed by Claude Debussy. Edited by Ernst-G&uuml and nter Heinemann. Arranged by Hans-Martin Theopold. Sheet Music. Paperbound. Henle Music Folios. Single edition from HN 404. Classical. Softcover. 15 pages. G. Henle #HN1087. Published by G. Henle (HL.51481087). ISBN 9790201810874. UPC: 888680786878. 9.0x12.0x0.089 inches.This piece is straightforward in its construction but highly advanced in its harmonies, and links up with the widely popular, 19th-century tradition of the “night piece” or “nocturne” for piano. Its themes and modulations are highly reminiscent of Gabriel Fauré, but in its chromatic voice-leading and unusual treatment of metre – such as in the 7/4 central section – Debussy makes a statement all of his own. Nothing is known about the history of its composition. Debussy's 1892 contract with his publisher states merely that the composer had originally called it “Interlude,” but then decided upon the far more suitable title of “Nocturne.” One of Debussy's most popular early piano works, it is now available in a Henle Urtext edition. About Henle UrtextWhat I can expect from Henle Urtext editions: error-free, reliable musical texts based on meticulous musicological research - fingerings and bowings by famous artists and pedagogues preface in 3 languages with information on the genesis and history of the work  Critical Commentary in 1 – 3 languages with a description and evaluation of the sources and explaining all source discrepancies and editorial decisions  most beautiful music engraving  page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them  excellent print quality and binding  largest Urtext catalogue world-wide  longest Urtext experience (founded 1948 exclusively for "Urtext" editions)