“Childrens Corner (L. 113)” is a six-movement suite for solo piano by Claude Debussy. It was published by Durand in 1908, and was given its world première in Paris by Harold Bauer on December 18 of that year. In 1911, an orchestration of the work by Debussys friend André Caplet received its première and was subsequently published. A typical performance of the suite lasts roughly 15 minutes. It is dedicated to Debussys daughter, Claude-Emma (known as Chou-Chou), who was three years old at the time. The pieces are not intended to be played by children; rather they are meant to be evocative of childhood and some of the toys in Claude-Emmas toy collection. Claude-Emma was born on October 30, 1905 in Paris, and is described as a lively and friendly child who was adored by her father. She died of diphtheria on July 14, 1919, scarcely a year after her fathers death. There are six pieces in the suite, each with an English-language title. This choice of language is most likely Debussys nod towards Chou-Chous English governess. The pieces are: Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum 1. Jimbos Lullaby 2. Serenade for the Doll 3. The Snow is Dancing 4. The Little Shepherd 5. Golliwoggs Cakewalk youtube/watch?v=xJAkx5cB5sE
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