Debussy excelled at piano duet composition, often sketching symphonic works in a form for four hands. While some works remained in this preliminary state, some others were later orchestrated, just like Petite Suite. First performed by the composer and Jacques Durand in March 1889, this work was not exceptionally well-received by its first audience. Fortunately, it gradually gained more attention afterwards. In 1907, Henri Büsser, who was gifted in orchestration, arranged it for orchestra, further popularising the work… [201 more words]

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