Composer

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Claude Debussy

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1882

Average_duration

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2:35

"La fille aux cheveux de lin" is a musical composition by the French composer Claude Debussy. It is the eighth piece in his first book of preludes, which was composed between 1909 and 1910. The piece premiered on December 15, 1910, in Paris, France. The title of the piece translates to "The Girl with the Flaxen Hair," and it is a musical representation of a poem by the French poet Leconte de Lisle. The piece is written in the key of G major and is characterized by its simple, lyrical melody and delicate, impressionistic harmonies. "La fille aux cheveux de lin" is a slow and dreamy piece, with a gentle and flowing melody that is played by the right hand. The left hand provides a simple accompaniment, with broken chords and arpeggios that create a sense of movement and fluidity. The piece is marked "Très calme et doucement expressif" (very calm and gently expressive), and it is meant to be played with a sense of tenderness and intimacy. The piece is divided into three main sections, with the first and third sections being identical. The first section begins with a simple melody that is played twice, with slight variations in the second repetition. The second section is more harmonically complex, with a series of chords that create a sense of tension and release. The third section returns to the simple melody of the first section, with a few subtle changes in the accompaniment. "La fille aux cheveux de lin" is a quintessential example of Debussy's impressionistic style, with its delicate harmonies and evocative melodies. The piece is often used in film and television as a representation of beauty, innocence, and nostalgia. It is a beloved piece of classical music and remains one of Debussy's most popular compositions.

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