Claude Debussy – Suite Bergamasque, No. 3 – Clair de lune (Symphonic Band)

Suite Bergamasque was composed around 1890. It was then revised and published in 1905. The title is derived from the city of Bergamo in the Italian Alps and serves as a tribute to French Baroque harpsichordists. It is comprised of 4 movements: Prélude, Menuet, Clair de lune, and Passepied.

Clair de lune (moonlight) is the most famous movement of the Suite Bergamasque. Its simple beauty is without rival. This would be a compelling addition to any concert program.

It is scored by Richard Byrnes for Symphonic Band: (Picc, 2Fl, 2Ob, 2Bn, Cbn, 4Cl, 2BCl, 2ASx, TSx, BiSx, 4Hn, 3Cnt, 3Trom, 2Eu, 2Tu, Cb, Bells, Hp, Celesta)

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