Debussy - Sonata G Minor Violin with Piano Accompaniment Book (Urtext Edition)

Claude Debussy - Sonata G Minor Violin with Piano Accompaniment Book

Urtext Edition

Debussy had intended to write a cycle comprising six sonatas. However, as he was seriously ill, he was forced to conclude it with the third one. Whereas the Sonata for Cello and Piano and the one for Flute, Viola and Harp were quickly written in 1915, an unusually fruitful compositional year, the violin sonata posed difficulties for the composer in the following year.  

He struggled with the finale in particular, and was only able to send the work to the publisher Durand in April 1917. Its difficult genesis is soon forgotten when one listens to the resulting work: it displays perfect classicism and is full of life, as the composer himself remarked.

The final work in Debussy's planned six-sonata cycle, the Sonata in G Minor for Violin and Piano stands as a vibrant and elegant masterpiece. Composed during the final years of his life, this 1917 work blends classical form with impressionistic colour, showcasing Debussy’s unique voice even amid personal hardship. This Urtext edition presents an authoritative and carefully edited score for both violin and piano, ideal for performance and study. 44 pages.

AMEB:

Violin / Associate / List D

• Allegro vivo 1st movement from Sonata in G minor
• Finale: Tres anime from Sonata in G minor

Claude Debussy (1862–1918) was a French composer known for his innovative and atmospheric music that broke away from traditional forms. Often associated with Impressionism—though he disliked the label—Debussy's work emphasises tone colour, texture, and mood over strict structure. His compositions, such as Clair de Lune, Prélude à l'après-midi d’un faune, and La Mer, revolutionised modern music and influenced generations of composers.