If a piece was inspired by probably best French poem ever written (Mallarmé’s L'après-midi d'un faune) and was liked by King of Pop (yeah, Michael Jackson mentioned Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun as his favorite song!), you just can’t overlook it.
Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun is Debussy’s symphonic poem. Debussy had intended to complete Prelude with two more movements (Interlude and Final Paraphrase), but that never happened. If he had completed the suite, it would become event of universal significance, because even its third part was venturesome enough to influence modern music.
Sheet music of one of the most famous Debussy’s works is available here: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun.
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