By
Claude Debussy
Debussy's "Arabesque No. 1," composed in 1888, is one of his early piano works that draws inspiration from the music of various cultures, including Javanese and Spanish, which he encountered at the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World Fair) in Paris. This piece is celebrated for its dreamy and impressionistic qualities, using delicate harmonies and flowing melodies to create a vivid musical landscape.
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by:
Peter Dugan
Debussy is famous for the intoxicating color and imagery he could conjure at the piano, which is immediately evident in the opening bars of his Arabesque No. 1. One of the most popular introductions to Debussy among developing pianists, this gem of a piece is a study in fluidity and intertwining lines. Join pianist, improviser, and host of From the Top Peter Dugan as he walks you through the Arabesque passage by passage, revealing the piece's magic and teaching you the practical choreography required to realize it at the piano.
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