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The Suite bergamasque is one of the most fascinating piano pieces of Claude Debussy.
It was published in 1905 and consists of four parts, or movements.
The first movement is entitled "Prélude" and is played in the key of F, tempo rubato. It is full of dynamic contrasts with a very spectacular beginning and ending.
The second movement is entitled "Menuet" (according to a Baroque Suite). It's quite mysterious, yet playful during its pianissimo parts and shows interesting harmonies.
It is followed by Clair de Lune, a well-known, very soft, and very tender masterpiece of Debussy, played mostly pianissimo.
Finally, the fourth movement is entitled "Passepied" and is played in F# minor, allegretto ma non troppo. It is again playful and ends up with a very silent part after going through a section in C minor.
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