Debussy - Deux Arabesques (Arranged for Four Flutes)

Debussy Deux Arabesques arranged for four Flutes (Score & Parts)

Other than his magical piece for solo flute “Syrinx” (for which flutists hold him in very special regard), and his Sonata for flute, viola and harp, Claude Debussy (1862-1918) wrote no chamber music for this instrument.  To fill this void, here is an arrangement of both “Arabesques” (originally for piano) for four flutes, which is similar in spirit to the arrangements of these relatively early works that were commonplace during Debussy’s lifetime.

In our version, all four parts make musically equal demands on the performers, who are thus given a valuable opportunity to deepen their practical understanding of these and of other works by this great master.