Debussy "The Snow Is Dancing" (from Children's Corner)

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No. 4 of the six movements of "Children's Corner" is the toughest to play, but paints a beautiful winter landscape with exciting energies in the intricate textures. With Henrik Kilhamn, piano.

Video: https://youtu.be/3hQQhjspo24

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Debussy "The Snow Is Dancing" (from Children's Corner)

Sonata Secrets

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published hace 2 años

M4A•Episodio en casa

No. 4 of the six movements of "Children's Corner" is the toughest to play, but paints a beautiful winter landscape with exciting energies in the intricate textures. With Henrik Kilhamn, piano.

Video: https://youtu.be/3hQQhjspo24

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