Debussy’s masterpiece. Popular classical music.

We introduce the works of Claude Debussy, a composer who represents France.

You can immerse yourself in the world of Impressionist music, which evokes abstract images of landscapes and people, through pieces such as Clair de Lune, Rêverie, and The Girl with the Flaxen Hair.

While he is often associated with piano and orchestral compositions, there are also many vocal works in which Debussy’s youthful talent shines—such as Nuit d’étoiles—composed when he was just 18.

Let yourself be captivated for a while by the beautiful melodies crafted by this great master of modern French music.

Playlist

Debussy’s masterpiece. Popular classical music.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	From a woodblock print: Rainy GardenClaude Debussy		A difficult piano piece that depicts the falling rain
2	danceClaude Debussy		A brilliant dance piece by Debussy that’s perfect for spring
3	The Maiden with Flaxen HairClaude Debussy		A beautiful song of the flaxen-haired maiden
4	Bergamasque Suite “Passepied”Claude Debussy		Debussy’s piano piece, Passepied
5	Evening in GranadaClaude Debussy		A musical work inspired by Granada
6	Golden fishClaude Debussy		An Impressionist piano piece by Debussy themed on goldfish
7	Children’s Corner No. 6: “Golliwogg’s Cakewalk”Claude Debussy		The Charm of Debussy’s Children’s Suite “Cakewalk”
8	fireworksClaude Debussy		Fireworks of Bastille Day depicted by Debussy
9	reverieClaude Debussy		The beauty of Debussy’s signature piece “Rêverie”
10	La Mer: Three Symphonic Sketches for OrchestraClaude Debussy		Debussy’s La Mer, an orchestral work influenced by ukiyo-e
11	Suite bergamasque, No. 3: Clair de LuneClaude Debussy		Expressing the moon’s mystery in Debussy’s masterpiece
12	String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10Claude Debussy		Characteristics and appeal of Debussy’s string quartet
13	Island of JoyClaude Debussy		A fantastical piano piece composed by Debussy
14	small black personClaude Debussy		Debussy-style cakewalk piece
15	Arabesque No. 1Claude Debussy		"Arabesque" is a soothing piano piece with a cool, beautiful melody.
16	The Little ShepherdClaude Debussy		A piano piece Debussy composed for his daughter
17	Prélude to the Afternoon of a FaunClaude Debussy		Debussy's fantastical orchestral music
18	Little Suite: “En bateau”Claude Debussy		Arranging Debussy’s piano piece for orchestra
19	Beautiful TwilightClaude Debussy		An excellent song of Debussy’s “Beau soir”
20	Bergamasque Suite “Menuet”Claude Debussy		Debussy, Suite bergamasque, No. 2
21	Children’s Corner No. 5: The Little ShepherdClaude Debussy		Composed by Debussy. A piano piece that values pauses and timing.
22	Arabesque No. 2Claude Debussy		A piece composed by Debussy with a charming, light melody
23	Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp, Movement I: PastoralClaude Debussy		Commentary on Debussy’s rare trio
24	Starry NightClaude Debussy		The appeal of Debussy’s song “Starry Night”
25	“Images” Series 2, No. 3: “Goldfish”Claude Debussy		Debussy's innovative music and Japanese aesthetics
26	Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum from Children’s CornerClaude Debussy		Debussy’s piano pieces for children
27	Petite Suite: BalletClaude Debussy		A cute piece for a little ballerina to dance to
28	Clair de Lune from the Suite bergamasqueClaude Debussy		The top five famous Debussy pieces, known to all…
29	little black person (little kurombo)Claude Debussy		“Kurombo” has come to be considered a derogatory term…
30	Symphonic Poem ‘The Sea’ — From Three Symphonic Sketches, I. From Dawn to Noon on the SeaClaude Debussy		A masterpiece depicting a seaside scene on a summer morning
31	Little Suite “Minuet”Claude Debussy		Exotic Minuet, Oriental-style
32	Arabesque No. 2Claude Debussy		Debussy’s early piano work “Arabesque”
33	For Piano, No. 1: PreludeClaude Debussy		Completed by Claude Debussy in 1901…
34	Romantic Waltz in F minorClaude Debussy		Debussy’s 1890 piano piece, Valse romantique
35	The Symphonic Poem “La Mer” — Three Symphonic Sketches for OrchestraClaude Debussy		Debussy’s innovative work that delicately depicts the sea
36	Children’s Corner No. 2: Lullaby of the ElephantClaude Debussy		Claude Debussy’s beloved daughter, E...
37	Video, Episode 1: “Reflections of Water”Claude Debussy		Debussy's beautiful piano piece that depicts water
38	Symphonic Poem “La Mer” — From Three Symphonic Sketches, II. “Play of the Waves”Claude Debussy		Debussy’s La Mer, an orchestral work depicting waves and light
39	Golliwog’s CakewalkClaude Debussy		Goliwog refers to a figure that appeared in late 19th-century Britain...
40	Bergamasque Suite No. 4 “Passepied”Claude Debussy		Claude Debussy, a composer who is also popular in Japan, ...
41	Little Negro (Cakewalk)Claude Debussy		Cakewalk, the lively dance steps of Black people, …
42	Preludes, Book II “Fireworks”Claude Debussy		When it comes to fireworks, many people think of summer...
43	Suite ‘Mirrors’: A Boat on the OceanClaude Debussy		The melody of Debussy’s graceful little boat
44	Symphonic Poem “La Mer”: Three Symphonic Sketches — III. Dialogue of the Wind and the SeaClaude Debussy		Sea music, depicting the harmony of nature and sound
45	dreamClaude Debussy		The serene beauty of fantastical Impressionist music
46	Petite Suite: I. En bateauClaude Debussy		Debussy’s water scenes, with a cool, refreshing tone
47	Starlit NightClaude Debussy		The captivating voice and challenges of the renowned singer Dessay
48	“Dreams” Claude DebussyClaude Debussy		Powerful expression in Debussy’s pastoral music
49	Golliwogg’s Cakewalk – Children’s CornerClaude Debussy		A Debussy-style cakewalk piano piece
50	Petite Suite I. En bateauClaude Debussy		A piano piece with gentle waves, an elegant melody
51	Petite Suite No. 1: “En bateau”Claude Debussy		Debussy’s elegant seascape
52	Children’s Corner No. 1: “Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum”Claude Debussy		A lively piano miniature dedicated to Debussy’s beloved daughter
53	Dance of PuckClaude Debussy		Puck is a fairy who appears in folktales.
54	Little Suite “Procession”Claude Debussy		Thrilled and exhilarated by the crowded lines
55	Ondine (water spirit)Claude Debussy		The diverse portrayals of the water spirit Ondine
56	“Golliwog’s Cakewalk” from “Children’s Corner”Claude Debussy		My daughter, who was three years old at the time: Claude “Chouchou” E…
57	Two ArabesquesClaude Debussy		The famous piece that depicts scenes of light and water, “Clair de Lune.”
58	Bergamasque Suite “Prélude”Claude Debussy		The opening piece of Debussy’s Suite bergamasque
59	Bergamasque Suite No. 1: PreludeClaude Debussy		Characteristics and appeal of Debussy’s Suite bergamasque, No. 1
60	Song of Pelléas (from the opera Pelléas et Mélisande)Claude Debussy		Introduction to Debussy's only completed opera
61	ElegyClaude Debussy		A short piece by Debussy, deep emotions in silence
62	Lullaby of a HeroClaude Debussy		A piece by Debussy honoring a Belgian hero
63	Arabesque No. 1Claude Debussy		A pleasantly light, beautiful melody is the charm of Fran...
64	Two Arabesques No. 1 in E majorClaude Debussy		An elegant piece composed in 1888, ideal for improving performance technique
65	Bergamasque Suite: No. 1, PreludeClaude Debussy		Known as a French composer of Impressionist music...
66	Préludes, Book I, No. 8: “The Girl with the Flaxen Hair”Claude Debussy		This piece was composed by Debussy, who was inspired by Leconte de...
67	Préludes, Book I: Sails/VeilsClaude Debussy		Debussy's impressionist piano pieces
68	Preludes, Book I: The Sunken CathedralClaude Debussy		A fantastical piano piece themed around a cathedral in the mist
69	Children’s Corner No. 3: Serenade for the DollClaude Debussy		Claude Debussy’s beloved daughter, Chouchou, ...
70	Children’s Corner No. 4: “The Snow Is Dancing”Claude Debussy		A snowy scene depicted from a child's perspective
71	Little Suite, Movement I: “En bateau” (In a Boat)Claude Debussy		Debussy’s Impressionist piano works for four hands
72	Little Suite: IV. BalletClaude Debussy		An elegant piano duet in the style of a Rococo-era ball
73	Video, Volume 1, Track 1: ‘Reflections in the Water’Claude Debussy		Debussy’s Reflections in the Water delicately depicts the movement of water.
74	Video, Episode 2: “And Then the Moon Falls on the Abandoned Temple”Claude Debussy		Debussy’s piano piece depicting a ruined temple in moonlight
75	Debussy MedleyClaude Debussy		Masterpieces of Debussy’s Impressionist Music
76	Romantic WaltzClaude Debussy		Debussy’s Chopin-style waltz
77	Two Arabesques No. 2Claude Debussy		Characteristics of Debussy’s Arabesque No. 2 and tips for performance
78	‘Estampes’ No. 3 ‘Jardins sous la pluie’Claude Debussy		A co... themed around the rain falling on the gardens of my homeland
79	Clair de Lune, the third piece of the Suite bergamasqueClaude Debussy		Clair de Lune by Debussy is a masterpiece.
80	“Fireworks,” No. 12 from Préludes, Book IIClaude Debussy		Debussy’s “Fireworks” is a work for Bastille Day.
81	Arabesque No. 1Claude Debussy		Debussy’s elegant early work, Arabesque No. 1
82	Andante con motoClaude Debussy		Cool down the summer heat and change your mood with music
83	Cello Sonata in D minorClaude Debussy		Debussy's Cello Sonata
84	12 Etudes for Piano, Book II: No. 11, Etude for Combined ArpeggiosClaude Debussy		Debussy's late collection of piano études
85	Bergamasque Suite No. 2 “Minuet”Claude Debussy		Claude Debussy's Suite bergamasque...
86	Clair de Lune, No. 3 from Suite bergamasqueClaude Debussy		The appeal of Debussy’s representative works, such as Clair de Lune
87	Slower than LentoClaude Debussy		While it has a relaxed tempo, playful touches appear throughout…
88	From the symphonic poem ‘La Mer’: Movement III, ‘Dialogue of the Wind and the Sea’Claude Debussy		A grand symphonic poem arranged for wind band from Debussy’s La mer
89	Préludes, Book I, No. 6 “Footprints in the Snow”Claude Debussy		Layered over the same repeated left-hand rhythm...
90	Preludes, Book I: No. 6 “Footprints in the Snow”Claude Debussy		Debussy’s celebrated piece that depicts the silence of winter
91	Preludes, Book II, No. 5: The Heath-Covered WastelandClaude Debussy		Claude Debussy, the French composer...
92	Preludes, Book II, No. 6: “General Lavine — eccentric”Claude Debussy		Among the works of Claude Debussy, ...
93	Préludes, Book II, No. 2 “Dead Leaves”Claude Debussy		Debussy’s prelude “Dead Leaves” is a work that expresses the melancholy of autumn.
94	Suite in Miniature No. 4: BalletClaude Debussy		Debussy’s Petite Suite, Movement IV: Ballet
95	Petite Suite No. 4 “Ballet”Claude Debussy		Composer Claude Debussy, a leading figure of French Impressionist music, …
96	String Quartet in G minorClaude Debussy		The most melodious tune and a performance that will never put the audience to sleep…
97	String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10Claude Debussy		From the very beginning, a powerful melody with the same rhythm played by four people…
98	Forgotten Images: No. 2, “Memories of the Louvre”Claude Debussy		A beautiful piece from Debussy’s Images oubliées
99	Film, Volume 2, No. 2: “The Moon Over the Ruined Temple”Claude Debussy		The mystique of moonlight and temples as depicted by Debussy
100	Video Series 1, No. 1: “Shadows Reflected on Water”Claude Debussy		A delicate piano piece by Debussy themed around water.
101	moonlightClaude Debussy		Moonlight is a masterpiece that heals women's hearts
102	Prints No. 1 ‘Tower’Claude Debussy		The French composer Claude Debussy is...
103	Prints, No. 3: ‘Gardens in the Rain’Claude Debussy		Completed by Claude Debussy in 1903…
104	Sacred and Secular DancesClaude Debussy		A work by Debussy that brought out new possibilities for the harp
105	Images for Orchestra: IberiaClaude Debussy		Debussy is an innovative composer who pioneered Impressionist music.
106	Children’s Corner Suite, No. 4: The Snow Is DancingClaude Debussy		Music of a snow fairy depicting a child's heart
107	Children’s Corner Suite, No. 5: The Little ShepherdClaude Debussy		Let's compare recordings of Debussy's Children's Corner
108	Rain GardenClaude Debussy		I want to aim for a striking listening impression at the recital with a distinctive piece…
109	Children’s Corner No. 1: Doctor Gradus ad ParnassumClaude Debussy		For the purpose of letting adults indulge in a childlike mood...
110	Romantic WaltzClaude Debussy		Claude, known as a pioneer of Impressionist music...
111	Clair de Lune from Suite bergamasqueClaude Debussy		Music of moonlight inspired by poetry
112	Arabesque No. 1Claude Debussy		The base chords and the main melody’s fi...
113	Symphonic Poem ‘The Sea’Claude Debussy		A composer who represents French Impressionism, Debu...
114	From Suite bergamasque: No. 4, PassepiedClaude Debussy		The piano suite 'Suite bergamasque' was composed in 189...
115	MoonlightClaude Debussy		Claude, a composer who represents French modern music, ...
116	Claire de LuneClaude Debussy		A work by the French composer Debussy. A standalone…
117	The Sinking TempleClaude Debussy		A majestic and solemn musical tone that expresses the tranquility and serenity of a temple.
118	The snow is dancing.Claude Debussy		A delicate and beautiful piece that expresses the cold of winter
119	Bergamasque Suite No. 4: PassepiedClaude Debussy		An elegant piano piece based on a passepied
120	Clair de Lune from the Suite bergamasqueClaude Debussy		Music of moonlight inspired by poetry
121	Water ReflectionsClaude Debussy		Debussy established Impressionist music.
122	Clair de Lune DebussyClaude Debussy		Relax with Debussy's Clair de Lune