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Clair de lune

An exploration of Claude Debussy's music for piano, which was inspired by a poem about moonlight. With Phil Cool. From February 2006.

An exploration of Claude Debussy's music for piano, which was inspired by a poem about moonlight.

Featuring:

Sioned Williams (Harpist)
Heather Couper
Richard Langham-Smith
Erica Duggan
Elodie Lauten
Phil Cool
Philippe Cassard

Series about music that makes the hairs stand up on the back of our necks.

Producer: Karen Gregor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2006.

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30 minutes

Last on

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ComposerClaude Debussy

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