Pierre Boulez claims that this piece's title character "brought new breath to the art of music," and Gustave Doret conducted its premiere. The "Final Paraphrase" intended to accompany this work was never finished. The oboe restates the main theme of this piece before the coda, and the only brass in this piece are four muted horns. The main melody of this piece includes a chromatic descent from C-sharp to G and back. It features harp glissandos to depict the world of nymphs, and the solo flute that opens this piece imitates the title character's pipes. For 10 points, name this piece based on a Stephane Mallarme poem th
Pierre Boulez claims that this piece's title character "brought new breath to the art of music," and Gustave Doret conducted its premiere. The "Final Paraphrase" intended to accompany this work was never finished. The oboe restates the main theme of this piece before the coda, and the only brass in this piece are four muted horns. The main melody of this piece includes a chromatic descent from C-sharp to G and back. It features harp glissandos to depict the world of nymphs, and the solo flute that opens this piece imitates the title character's pipes. For 10 points, name this piece based on a Stephane Mallarme poem that depicts a satyr's life, by Claude Debussy.
Pierre Boulez claims that this piece's title character "brought new breath to the art of music," and Gustave Doret conducted its premiere.
Prelude to the {Afternoon} of a {Faun} [or Prelude a {l'apres}-{midi d'un faune}]