FTP, what is this symphonic poem based on a Mallarme poem, composed by Claude Debussy?
The theme of this work appears for the final time in a disfigured form played by muted horns and violins, and after a subsequent chord in the flutes the music dissolves, marking the end of the piece.  Early on, the call of horns and a series of arpeggios in the harp are intended to depict a sylvan setting.  It opens with a lonely chant for solo flute symbolizing the half-dreaming state of the title creature, whose dozing in the warm sunshine of the Apennines has been interrupted by a vision of fleeing nymphs.  FTP, what is this symphonic poem based on a Mallarme poem, composed by Claude Debussy?
The theme of this work appears for the final time in a disfigured form played by muted horns and violins, and after a subsequent chord in the flutes the music dissolves, marking the end of the piece.  
Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun or Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune