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Debussy’s main output consists of orchestral pieces, piano works and songs. (He did work on other operatic projects but did not finish them.) His orchestral pieces are mainly descriptive (at least suggestive) with the most notable being "La Mer" - however a number of others: “Sacred and Profane Dances”, “Sirens”, “Images”, “Nuages” “Iberia”, and his ballet, “Jeux”, are frequently enjoyed for their tonal colour and range of orchestral expression. Later stage works, such as “The Martyrdom of St, Sebastian” were completed by others.

Debussy’s main output consists of orchestral pieces, piano works and songs. (He did work on other operatic projects but did not finish them.) His orchestral pieces are mainly descriptive (at least suggestive) with the most notable being "La Mer" - however a number of others: “Sacred and Profane Dances”, “Sirens”, “Images”, “Nuages” “Iberia”, and his ballet, “Jeux”, are frequently enjoyed for their tonal colour and range of orchestral expression. Later stage works, such as “The Martyrdom of St, Sebastian” were completed by others.

Debussy’s piano works are unique in their range of expression, and delicacy of tone. He was one of the great writers for the instrument. He wrote two sets of preludes and a set of twelve Etudes that rank with Chopin’s as pinnacles of the art. Within these and other sets, are individual pieces that have escaped the confines of “art” and are heard with pleasure by many who have never heard of their creator: “Clair de Lune”, Golliwog’s Cakewalk”, “The Girl with the Flaxen Hair”, “The Sunken Cathedral”.

Debussy’s piano works are unique in their range of expression, and delicacy of tone. He was one of the great writers for the instrument. He wrote two sets of preludes and a set of twelve [[etude]]s that rank with [[Chopin]]’s as pinnacles of the art. Within these and other sets, are individual pieces that have escaped the confines of “art” and are heard with pleasure by many who have never heard of their creator: “Clair de Lune”, Golliwog’s Cakewalk”, “The Girl with the Flaxen Hair”, “The Sunken Cathedral”.

His many songs hold their place in the line of French “Melodie” running from [[Faure]] to Ravel and later. They are usually to words of the “Symbolist” poets, supported by delicate and sympathetic accompaniment.

His many songs hold their place in the line of French “Melodie” running from [[Faure]] to Ravel and later. They are usually to words of the “Symbolist” poets, supported by delicate and sympathetic accompaniment.