🇫🇷Claude Debussy ： Preludes 2 “Les tierces alternées” As-Dur

This prelude is driven by a continuous succession of thirds passed between the hands. Its finely worked movement is light and agile, yet it is more than a mere study: changes in register, dynamics, and resonance continually transform its expression. Within the persistent sense of motion from the opening, overlapping sonorities and brief divisions emerge, giving the flow added nuance. In performance, the thirds should not be forced down one note at a time; instead, maintain flexibility in the wrists and fingers while aiming for an even, clear touch. By making the exchanges between the hands distinct, avoiding a mechanical rush, and shaping the direction of each phrase with subtle dynamic control, the music can acquire a refined sense of vitality.