Second Arabesque

The Two Arabesques (Deux arabesques), L. 66, is a pair of arabesques composed for piano by Claude Debussy when he was still in his twenties, between the years 1888 and 1891.

Although quite an early work, the arabesques contain hints of Debussy’s developing musical style. The suite is one of the very early impressionistic pieces of music, following the French visual art form. Debussy seems to wander through modes and keys, and achieves evocative scenes through music.

For 11 piece brass ensemble and percussion

• Piccolo Trumpet 1 in B♭
• Trumpet 2-3 in B♭
• Flugelhorn
• 2 Horns
• 2 Trombones
• Bass Trombone
• Euphonium
• Tuba
• Percussion (optional) – Suspended Cymbal, Glockenspiel, Triangle,

This arrangement is part of our Boulder Brass Signature Series.