Commissioned by
Duration
Duo Avenoir
5':00"
Instrumentation
Premiered by
English Horn, Guitar
Duo Avenoir
Lyrics by
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Since its publication in 1905, "Clair de Lune" by Claude Debussy has greatly influenced the aesthetic of music with its impressionistic and unconventional harmonies, mysterious intensity, and sentimental yet elegant tone depicted on the piano. This impact extended to influential composers like Edgard Varèse, György Ligeti, and Giacinto Scelsi, as well as new musical styles like Spectral music.
This arrangement for English Horn and Guitar explores a vibrant palette of sound and discovers new ways to express the sentiments underlying the original piece. The English horn, with its lyrical sound, and the guitar, with its harmonic and melodic capabilities, flawlessly recreate the richness of the work and add a new layer of emotional depth thanks to their unique instrument combinations.
List of Musicians
This work has been brought to life by the following remarkable musicians.