The brilliant pianism at the heart of Debussy's musical imagery and his affinity for the unexpected abound in these two works: Marche Ecossaise, written specifically for piano for four hands, and the composer's transcription for four hands of La Mer.

French composer Claude Debussy (1862-1918) was one of the most prominent figures working within the field of Impressionist music, although he disliked the term when applied to his compositions. A central figure in European music of the turn of the 20th century, he was made Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in 1903.