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Beethoven - Seven Bagatelles (Op. 33)

(Op. 33)

Beethoven’s Seven Bagatelles (Op. 33) are the kind of pieces pianists often discover by accident ...and then wonder why they aren’t played more often. They’re concise, full of character and wonderfully varied. Each bagatelle offers a self-contained world, whether witty and quick-footed, lyrically graceful, or tinged with gentle introspection. This... Read >>

Beethoven - Bagatelle in E-Flat Major (Op. 33 No. 1)

(Op. 33 No. 1)

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Beethoven - Bagatelle in C Major (Op. 33 No. 2)

(Op. 33 No. 2)

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Beethoven - Bagatelle in F Major (Op. 33 No. 3)

(Op. 33 No. 3)

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Beethoven - Bagatelle in A Major (Op. 33 No. 4)

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Beethoven - Bagatelle in C Major (Op. 33 No. 5)

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Beethoven - Bagatelle in D Major (Op. 33 No. 6)

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Beethoven - Bagatelle in A-flat Major (Op. 33 No. 7)

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Debussy - Arabesque No. 2 (from Deux arabesques, L. 66)

ABRSM Grade 8 - C2

Debussy’s two arabesques are from his early period, before he became influenced by Impressionism. Arabesque No. 2 requires a certain deftness (lightness) of touch to bring out the balletic qualities in the piece. The pedalling is too subtle for the player to notate in the score (Debussy famously didn’t even try), calling for light touches here and there to add colour and resonance. Certain spots (bars 42 and 82, for example) call for longer pedals to sustain the harmony, the rests are not to be taken literally here but instead indicate to play the surrounding notes lightly. ... Read >>