Two Arabesques (Deux arabesques)

Debussy composed his two arabesques between 1888 1891. The music is inspired by the impressionistic artwork which was becoming popular at the time, as well as the Art Nouveau architectural style.

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Arabesque No. 1, L. 66, ‘Andantino con moto’ – Claude Debussy

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Arabesque No. 1, L. 66, ‘Andantino con moto’ by Claude Debussy

Debussy composed a pair of ‘arabesque’ piano pieces between 1888 and 1891. The works are an example of early impressionism, with the music meant to capture the feeling of the visual art form of the time.

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Arabesque No. 2, L. 66, ‘Allegretto scherzando’ - Claude Debussy

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Arabesque No. 2, L. 66, ‘Allegretto scherzando’ by Claude Debussy

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