Debussy's magical ARABESQUE No. 1 (Pianist Duane Hulbert talks about and plays the piece.)

If you love Clair de Lune, you'll love Arabesque No. 1 (Andantino con moto). Claude Debussy wrote this magical piece between 1888--1891, around the time he wrote his first version of Clair de Lune. It's a wonderful example of his early work and early Impressionism. The piece begins at 8:20.
Duane says, "As I play this, I like to remember walking through the lavender fields of Provence, France. I could smell the flowers and see the wind gently (musically) moving the rows of lavender. At 10:40, the music brings to mind seeing a grand chateau in the distance. At the very end, when I play the large sweeping arpeggios (11:51), I think of the wind diminishing into a soft breeze that then gently floats away, rustling the lavender as it goes."
What does this piece make you think of?
Next week: Debussy's Étude 11 Pour Les Arpèges Composés (an example of Debussy's later work).
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Thank you for all your posts.

[@tessberger537]

one of my favorite compositions ever!

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Thanks Tess!

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Thanks, I hope you can enjoy some of my other videos. Keep watching!

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I’ve listened to a lot of folks talk about piano music on TH-cam and you are among the best. Really interesting content and of course top notch playing. I’m so grateful for this day and age where I can get an education from the comfort of my own home. Would you consider talking about some Bach?

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Thanks, Margie. I'll look at some more Bach. Maybe in December? Meanwhile, did you see the ones I've already posted? When Bach Met Rach? th-cam.com/video/5t77_IWxzb0/w-d-xo.html Bach's Tricks? th-cam.com/video/-Itt7FjB-no/w-d-xo.html And Practicing Bach: th-cam.com/video/qWgY6GeNgFg/w-d-xo.html

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Great balance of insightful talk and sensitive performance.

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Thank you, Stephen!

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so beautiful that you playing. thank you.

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Thank you very much!

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You played Arabesque at age 10-11. I ate dirt. 😋

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Thank you!

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You're welcome!

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Thank you. Beautiful and interesting.

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Glad you enjoyed it! Keep watching, Susan!

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