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Whose Piece Is Clair de Lune?
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Quick Answer
Clair de Lune was composed by French composer Claude Debussy as part of his Suite bergamasque.
The Full Story
Claude Debussy began the Suite bergamasque for solo piano around 1890 but did not publish it until 1905, after revising it. Clair de Lune, meaning 'moonlight', is the suite's third and most famous movement. Its title comes from a poem by Paul Verlaine, whose work inspired several of Debussy's pieces. The music's soft harmonies and flowing rhythms are closely associated with musical Impressionism. It has been used in many films, including Ocean's Eleven and Twilight.
Key Facts
1.Debussy was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, in 1862.
2.Clair de Lune lasts about five minutes on the piano.
3.Debussy disliked being labelled an Impressionist.
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