Sonata in G minor, L. 140

Claude Debussy · 1862–1918

Level 8 · Professional — about LRSM / LTCL · RCM LRCM

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Type: Sonata
Setting: Piano
Length: About 13 min
Era: 20th century
Nationality: French
Exam lists: ABRSM, Trinity, RCM, AMEB, NYSSMA, UIL, Henle

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Compact, fantastical; colour and flexibility

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ABRSM LRSM · Trinity LTCL · RCM ARCT (mvt) · RCM LRCM · AMEB AMusA (mvt) · NYSSMA 6 · UIL Gr 1 · Henle 6

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