What is that lovely piano piece playing in the background? In my last post, I was just praising Claude Debussy as an outstanding composer of the Impressionistic movement, and specifically talked about Clair de Lune, the third movement of Suite Bergamasque. The piano sheet music can be found on here courtesy of the International Music Score Library Project, otherwise known as the Petrucci Music Library.
This was one of the piano pieces I learned in middle school, but still play often. In my opinion, it has gained somewhat of a 'cheesy' reputation for serious piano pupils, and is rarely chosen for recital or competition. This is probably due to its overwhelming popularity in mainstream media, and the fact that everyone has played this at some time or other and has their own interpretation that they prefer. But even so, its melodies are incredibly serene, and really sets the mood for reflection. Even though the title translates to moonlight, I often randomly come back to this music on a quiet afternoon or a soft rainy day. Enjoy!
