Prelude à l'après-midi d'un faune

"Prelude à l'après-midi d'un faune" by Claude Debussy is a symphonic poem written in the key of C major. It was composed in 1894 and is considered a groundbreaking work in the Impressionist movement. The piece is inspired by Stéphane Mallarmé's poem of the same name and depicts a faun awakening from a nap and indulging in his sensual fantasies. Debussy's innovative use of harmonies and orchestration creates a dreamlike and atmospheric atmosphere throughout the music, evoking a sense of seduction and beauty. A curious fact is that this composition marked a shift in Debussy's career and had a profound influence on future composers.