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Clair de Lune Op.46 No.2

Gabriel Fauré

What's this piece like?

"Clair de lune" (translates to Moonlight) Op. 46 No 2, is a song by Gabriel Fauré, composed in 1887 to words by Paul Verlaine. The first setting of the poem was for voice and piano, later arranged for voice and orchestra.

The piece featured is a piano transcription, written by Mélanie Bonis, a great French pianist, and composer from the late 1800s.

Who's this piece for?

An incredible piece for advanced pianists looking for a relaxing and inspiring piece to play.

3-4 pages

Romantic

Bb minor

MOOD: Dreamy and relaxing.

TECHNIQUE: Left hand and broken chords.

Ranking

Equivalent to RCM level 9

Equivalent to ABRSM level 8

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1883

The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City is completed.

1883

The original Metropolitan Opera House, at Broadway in New York City, opens with a performance of C. Gounod's opera Faust.

1885

World's first steel-frame skyscraper built in Chicago.

1886

Franz Liszt died.

1887

Clair de Lune was composed by G. Fauré at the age of 42 years old.

1889

Eiffel Tower is built for the event to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution.

1891

The Carnegie Hall is built in New York City by Andrew Carnegie.

1892

A. Dvořák moves to the US to become the director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York City.

1893

New Zealand becomes first country in the world to grant women the vote.

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