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Alternatives to Debussy's "Première Rhapsodie"

Author: ruben
Date: 2017-02-16 00:53

Debussy's "Première Rhapsodie" is a wonderful piece: Debussy himself thought highly of it. Composer's don't necessarily have a high opinion of their own works. The only trouble is that it is played too often. Familiarity breeds contempt. Here is my short-list of alternatives:
Florent Schmitt: Andantino op. 30
Benjamin: Le Tombeau de Ravel
Marc Delmas; Fantaisie Italienne
None of these pieces are anywhere near as good as Debussy's. There is no substitute for genius. Yet they deserve playing. The Delmas piece especially, I find very appealing and sadly forgotten
Other suggestions?

rubengreenbergparisfrance@gmail.com

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