Claude Debussy
1862-1918
Claude Debussy was a leading figure of French musical Impressionism, whose distinctive harmonic language, drawing on whole-tone scales and church modes, along with pictorial, poetic musical imagery, had a profound influence on twentieth-century music. His piano works, including the Arabesques, the Preludes, and "Clair de Lune," remain beloved favorites. This site includes his First and Second Arabesques, a piece from Book 1 of the Preludes, and "Clair de Lune."
Works by Debussy (4 pieces)
Arabesques2
Works titled "Arabesque," including Debussy's two impressionist pieces and a work by Schumann, all defined by graceful, flowing melodic lines.
Préludes1
A set of 24 preludes Debussy composed between 1909 and 1913, considered among the finest achievements of Impressionist piano music.
Piano Pieces1
A broad collection of standalone piano pieces not belonging to any specific set, offering hundreds of varied character pieces to explore and compare.