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1903–1905 · L. 109

Claude Debussy

La mer

Not a picture of waves, but light, mist and time constantly changing shape.

01 / CONTEXT

Why it matters

Not a picture of waves, but light, mist and time constantly changing shape.

La mer

02 / STRUCTURE

A guide to the three movements

23′ 41″

01

I. Opening

Bell-like chords open the space; the strings then reveal the real theme.

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04 / STORY

The story behind it

Not a picture of waves, but light, mist and time constantly changing shape.

Claude Debussy