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I would be interested in hearing if you think I should work on increasing the tempo. Other comments are welcome.

http://soundcloud.com/ellen-w-1/debussy-arabesque-no-1

Yea, while I like your rendition, the pacing does seem a bit slow in parts. I'd simply suggest working on the rubato and possibly examining one or two of the following interpretations and seeing what you like and dislike in comparison to your own

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh36PaE-Pf0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IasbA3iUl3E

While I'm not necessarily an exclusive fan of the much faster paced Arabesque I interpretations, I do feel there are certainly things to be taken away from some

I like Aldo Ciccolini's interpretation so thanks for the youtube link. Both of the links you included are Ciccolini's performances - is that what you meant? I definitely need to pick up the tempo without sacrificing note accuracy and add some rubato. I really enjoy this piece so it's one I can keep coming back to.