By
Claude Debussy
Claude Debussy's "Beau soir" is a French art song composed in 1891, set to a poem by Paul Bourget. The song evokes the serene beauty of a sunset, with the accompaniment's gently flowing triplets and the melody's peaceful duplets creating a tranquil atmosphere, which ultimately shifts from E major to F♯ minor, symbolizing the transient nature of both evening and life.
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by:
Heidi Vass and Cheryl Lin Fielding
Join Heidi and Cheryl as they walk you through Debussy's iconic French Chanson. From the evocative harmonic language to the moody entendre, you will be inspired to dig deeper into the style of this impressionist master.
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