Claude Debussy ： Preludes 1 “La sérénade interrompue” E-Dur

This humorous miniature is marked by fragmented melodies and expressive pauses. From the opening, crisp, plucked-sounding figures alternate with short, songful melodic phrases, while silences and sudden changes of mood interrupt the flow. As the fragmentary scenes shift, an exchange resembling call and response unfolds, and the work’s capricious character remains vivid at the close. In performance, avoid connecting the notes too heavily; use a light touch and even articulation, treating the rests as part of the expression. Keep the accompaniment restrained while bringing out the melody, and avoid excessive force in the sudden dynamic changes so that the performance retains a playful, conversational quality.