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tonebase Piano Course

Debussy

L'isle Joyeuse

Taught by renowned instructor

Louis Schwizgebel

Join Louis Schwizgebel for a lesson on Debussy's exotic and breathtaking L'isle Joyeuse, a portrait of color, contrast, and texture that culminates in pure exaltation.<br><br>The lesson is geared towards the late intermediate and early advanced pianists, trying to take their techniques to the next level to gain command of one of Debussy's most effective stand-alone works for solo piano. Schwizgebel takes a practical approach to the work, offering fingering tips as well as technical guidance on touch, voicing, and pedaling, so you can create the kinds of rich and varied sonorities that the work demands.

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    Difficulty: 
    Advanced
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    Duration: 
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Course Syllabus

L'isle Joyeuse

Join Louis Schwizgebel for a lesson on Debussy's exotic and breathtaking L'isle Joyeuse, a portrait of color, contrast, and texture that culminates in pure exaltation.

The lesson is geared towards the late intermediate and early advanced pianists, trying to take their techniques to the next level to gain command of one of Debussy's most effective stand-alone works for solo piano. Schwizgebel takes a practical approach to the work, offering fingering tips as well as technical guidance on touch, voicing, and pedaling, so you can create the kinds of rich and varied sonorities that the work demands.

Prelude Op. 28 No. 1 in C Major

In this lesson, Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel guides you through Chopin's Prelude No. 1 in C Major.

Prelude Op. 28 No. 10 in C-sharp Minor

In this lesson, Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel guides you through Chopin's Prelude No. 10 in C-Sharp Minor.

Prelude Op. 28 No. 11 in B Major

In this lesson, Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel guides you through Chopin's Prelude No. 11 in B Major.

Prelude Op. 28 No. 12 in G-sharp Minor

In this lesson, Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel guides you through Chopin's Prelude No. 12 in G-Sharp Minor.

Prelude Op. 28 No. 2 in A Minor

In this lesson, Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel guides you through Chopin's Prelude No. 2 in A Minor.

Prelude Op. 28 No. 3 in G Major

In this lesson, Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel guides you through Chopin's Prelude No. 3 in G Major.

Prelude Op. 28 No. 4 in E Minor

In this lesson, Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel guides you through Chopin's Prelude No. 4 in E Minor.

Prelude Op. 28 No. 5 in D Major

In this lesson, Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel guides you through Chopin's Prelude No. 5 in D Major.

Prelude Op. 28 No. 6 in B Minor

In this lesson, Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel guides you through Chopin's Prelude No. 6 in B Minor.

Prelude Op. 28 No. 7 in A Major

In this lesson, Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel guides you through Chopin's Prelude No. 7 in A Major.

Prelude Op. 28 No. 8 in F-sharp Minor

In this lesson, Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel guides you through Chopin's Prelude No. 8 in F-Sharp Minor.

Prelude Op. 28 No. 9 in E Major

In this lesson, Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel guides you through Chopin's Prelude No. 9 in E Major.

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Second Prize Winner of the 2012 Leeds Competition, Louis Schwizgebel is a rising start of the internation concert circuit whose performances are steeped in imagination and musical insight.

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