Clair de lune, (French: Moonlight) the third segment in Suite bergamasque, a four-movement composition for piano by French composer Claude Debussy, begun in 1890 and revised and published in 1905. One of Debussy's early compositions, it is the most readily recognizable segment of his works. ...

Why is Clair de Lune important?

French composer Claude Debussy's best-loved piano piece, Clair de Lune, has entered popular consciousness thanks to its regular performance. ... Debussy's music was a turning point from the Romantic music that had dominated the 19th century to the music of the 20th century.

What does the name Clair de Lune mean?

'Clair de lune', meaning moonlight, was written by the Impressionist French composer Claude Debussy.