Piece # 29 - Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune ) - Claude Debussy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol4bSKpvpoc

Factoids:

• Claude Debussy, is known as an impressionist.
• Although he hated this term, his music appears to be a response to the extreme romanticism of the 19th century.
• In contrast to the overtly emotional music of previous generations, Debussy used subtlety and colorful harmonies to evoke imagery.
• This is the case in his famous "prelude."
• Listen to the opening flute line, what else could that be but a faun?

• Like the last piece, Rite of Spring this work was originally a ballet.
• Also like the last piece, the original choreography was done by Nijinsky.

Have a good one!