Debussy, First Arabesque (Hearts/Butterflies)

First Arabesque, by Claude Debussy, performed by Stephen Malinowski, accompanied by an animated score.
FAQ

Q: Where can I get this recording?
A: It's available in a lot of places, including:

Q: Where can I get free sheet music for this piece?
A: Here:

Q: I'd like to learn the piano; do you have any advice for me?
A: I've put some suggestions here:

Q: What piano are you using?
A: Sorry, I don't remember. It is probably one of these (most to least likely):
ILIO Ivory II Italian Grand
Acoustica Pianissimo
GigaStudio GigaPiano-II

Q: Can you please do a video of ________?
A: Please see:

Q: I appreciate the animated graphical scores you make; how can I support your work?
A: Thank you! The easiest way to support my work is by contributing via Patreon:
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Q: I don't like this version of the animation ...
A: I've posted several versions; see if you like any of these better:

Q: Who is Debussy?
A: A French composer; you can read about him here:

[painkiller]

I showed this video to my grandmother. She's a woman who never had access to education or to what some people may call "high culture", but as soon as she heard this piece and saw the animated score all she could say at the end was "hermoso, ¡qué hermoso!" (beautiful, how beautiful!), with a huge smile in her face. Thank you mr. Malinowski.

[reggieallen]

I've always thought that much of Debussy's music sounds like running water, this piece included, (not like an open faucet, but like a stream or brook, or a little trickle in a frozen waterfall). This visualization also brought that home to me. Thank you, Mr. Malinowski, for your wonderful performance and video!

[AllDayFinesse]

I am totally and utterly IN LOVE with everything Debussy has ever done!

[Bebop_]

Thankfully, The Algorithm pushed this back into my feed. I love how you dared to not rush the piece, preserving its dreamlike quality.

[youtuberabbithole]

I very rarely comment on Youtube, but I feel now the need to thank you. You have brought personal joy, and I'm certain I'm not the only one who knows this to be true.

[TRex-kwxy]

Wow, you're becoming quite the artist yourself with these visualizations :)

[mylesdesigns]

With a gentle cool breeze, the evening slowly drifted like a Monet painting on the back of butterfly wings into a dreamworld. ;) Wonderful animation~

[bloodborne_pc_]

Many pianists have recorded this piece, and this is by far my favorite rendition.

[sunsetsoverlavenderfields]

This is still the best recording of this piece I've heard.

[stephenjablonsky]

This wonderful video reminds me that a long time ago music used to be beautiful. The graphic perfectly matches Debussy's magical score.

[MrStrangeSensation]

Your Debussy performances are easily my favorite interpretations of his works that I have ever heard. I wish I couls buy a CD of you playing Debussy. Just beautiful, man. Perfect.

[Gunfirehire]

Wow. One of the best performances of his Arabesque in my opinion, not to mention the beautiful visuals. You have really outdone yourself with this one I think, thank you for this

[plutoniumZRAGE]

I love the animation when those chords go apart into separate rhythms! This animation is one of your most beautiful yet, and the stylistic choices compliment the music perfectly!

[babsanglaise]

This made me feel so good.  A lovely way to end St Valentines day.

[maestrosk]

This is outstanding work!
You made me get the partition out of an old book shelf and start learning it. Thanks!

[TheStateOfEarth]

Beautiful, I cried, this is lovely. 

[frozenthirdyear]

My cat's name was Debussy... rest in peace, little furball.

[ryanvis]

They look like lots of colorful butterflies.

[oreodog]

Once again my favorite version on Youtube.

[kubikpt]

My sincere congratulations. This is one of my favorite piano pieces since I played it several years ago, and not only did you do a beautiful visual rendition of it but a beautiful musical one as well. Thank you. :-)