INTERPRETATION AND PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUE ON DEBUSSY’S REFLETS DANS L’EAU

Abstract

          This research article is about interpretation and performance practice of Reflets dans l’eau by Claude Debussy (1862-1918). The research aims to develop a performance skill for more beautiful sound in performance, also for create practice sessions for a piano recital. This piece is considered one of Debussy's most important and famous composition due to difficulties and new compositional techniques. The composition consists of a beautiful melody reflexing water. The researcher therefore has to interpret, practice, and formulate techniques for playing in order to be able to communicate and match the composer's purpose to the most. The results of the research showed the performance of compositions in Impressionism is not only challenging in terms of playing technique but also the interpretation and emotional communication conveyed to the audiences accordingly.