More Than The Score: Debussy- Arabeque No. 1 (Piano Solo) Book

More Than The Score: Debussy- Arabeque No. 1 (Piano Solo) Book

Genre: Impressionist

Arabesque No. 1 is a comprehensive resource for pianists looking to delve into one of Claude Debussy’s most iconic piano pieces. This edition comes complete with the printed score, providing musicians with the fundamental music sheet to study and perform from. Beyond the notation, a written masterclass from renowned concert pianist and musicologist Roy Howat offers a detailed examination of Debussy’s musical structures and language, lending insights into the stylistic nuances and technical demands of the piece.

To enhance your understanding and appreciation of the composer, the book also includes a biography of Claude Debussy, placing his life and works in historical context. Furthermore, a short history of the music itself offers additional background, allowing pianists to approach the piece with a deeper understanding of its creation and significance.

All of these elements are beautifully presented and illustrated in full colour, making this book not only an essential guide for performing Arabesque No. 1 but also a visually pleasing addition to your musical library.

More Than The Scoreis a series of classic piano music, covering much of the essential repertoire from Bach through Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin and Debussy,right up to John Cage.Each volume focuses on one piece, with written masterclasses and background information encouraging an exploration of the music beyond the printed score. All titles in the Edition Peters more than the scoreseries include written masterclasses from one of our panel of internationally-renowned pianists including Joanna MacGregor, Roy Howat, Daniel Grimwood, Clare Hammond and Adam Tendler.

AMEB:

Piano / Grade 7 / List D

• Arabesque No. 1 from Deux arabesque
• Arabesque No. 2 from Deux arabesque

Piano for Leisure / Grade 7 / Open Manual list

• Arabesque No 1 from Deux arabesques

Who Was Claude Debussy?

Claude Debussy was a French composer born on August 22, 1862, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, and died on March 25, 1918, in Paris. He is often regarded as one of the most prominent figures in the world of Impressionist music, although he himself disliked the term. Debussy’s work marked a departure from the Romantic musical tradition, aiming for a more nuanced and atmospheric form of musical expression.

Debussy studied at the Paris Conservatoire, initially with the intent of becoming a pianist, but later shifting his focus to composition. His compositions are characterised by their innovative use of harmony, their exploration of timbre and colour, and their freedom from traditional formal structures.

Some of his most well-known works include “Clair de Lune,” “La Mer,” “Prlude l’aprs-midi d’un faune,” and the opera “Pellas et Mlisande.” His music had a profound influence on subsequent generations of composers, both in France and around the world, and remains widely performed and studied today.