Step into the luminous sound world of Claude Debussy through a fresh, idiomatic arrangement crafted especially for classical guitar. This new edition brings the elegance, fluidity, and impressionistic color of Arabesque No. 1 into the hands of guitarists, preserving the piece’s iconic atmosphere while embracing the instrument’s natural warmth and expressive depth.

Every phrase has been thoughtfully adapted to highlight the guitar’s unique voice - its singing cantabile, its delicate harmonics, its subtle palette of timbres. The result is an arrangement that feels both faithful and newly alive, offering performers a chance to explore Debussy’s poetry with clarity, playability, and artistic freedom.

Perfect for concerts, recitals, or personal exploration, this version of Arabesque No. 1 invites guitarists to inhabit one of the most beloved works of the Impressionist repertoire in a way that feels intimate, resonant, and utterly captivating.

Let your audience hear Debussy through new strings.

Score: 8 pages

Preface, legend & comments: 10 pages

Below is a link to Youtube which will allow you to get an idea of what this piece sounds like on the piano. (Performed by Maria João Pires)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCTQTp1PdnA&list=RDJCTQTp1PdnA&start_radio=1

Over the coming months, I will be playing short excerpts from all pieces listed in this catalogue on classical guitar myself and post them on my Youtube channel, titled:

Michael De Baker Arrangements for Classical Guitar.

Thanks for tuning in. Wishing you much musical enjoyment and many rewarding hours with our instrument, the classical guitar.

Michael

Contact. If you’d like to reach out - whether about repertoire, arrangements, or upcoming projects - feel free to email me at mdebakerclassicalguitar@use.startmail.com