The Suite Bergamasque of Claude Debussy is a four-part composition (a suite) for solo piano, completed in 1905. 42 pages + separate flute + separate alto part.

The work takes its title from the second line from the poem Clair de lune, included in Paul Verlaine's poetry collection Fêtes Galantes. In the second rule is applied within a rhyme in a brilliant way, that serves very musical by its shape.

The Suite bergamasque is a fascinating work for piano. Not only by its rich, impressionistic qualities, but certainly by his mysterious character. Occasionally one hears an orchestra version of the Suite Bergamasque, usually with many strings. However, the special and distinct nature of the piano with its individual chords, this music can not be beat.

In this work, Debussy breaks through with new sounds. Especially the third part of the suite: Clair de lune when the first implementation sensation have called. The first part Prélude, with a tempo tempo rubato, is full of dynamic contrasts, especially in the beginning of this, but also in the lock. It evokes a sense of improvisation. Here the later style of Debussy already announced.
The next part Menuet, revives the minuet from the Baroque. The opening theme of the minuet contrasts with the mysterious and dramatic middle section of this movement.
The third part, Clair de lune is a very dreamy, magical part of the suite. The melody sounds like rivers of dancing notes in a colorful harmony. This is often part played as an independent piano work. The title Clair de lune is a few times in the poem by Paul Verlaine.
The final section, titled Passepied, with its large differences in the parties of left and right hands to play tough but provides a wonderful and complicated sound. 

Titles:
Prélude, Menuet, Clair de lune, Passepied.