Clair de Lune, L. 32

About Clair de Lune, L. 32

The third movement of Suite bergamasque is "Clair de lune", in D♭ major. It is written in 9 8 meter and marked andante très expressif. Its title, which means "moonlight" in French, is taken from Verlaine's poem "Clair de lune". It is not to be confused with the two settings of the poem composed by Debussy for voice and piano accompaniment. .

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About this song

Credited to

Claude Debussy, Martin Jones

Album

Debussy: Clair De Lune and Other Piano Favourites · Track 1 of 20 · Opens the album

Released

January 1, 1970

Duration

4:28

Ranking

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From the album: Debussy: Clair De Lune and Other Piano Favourites