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Music: Debussy Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune
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What is Debussy's "Prelude to the afternoon of a Faun"?
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It's an acient pagan nature-god, guardian of herds and patron of country pursuits.
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what was the inspiration for this piece?
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It was inspired by a poem which was written by his friend Stephane Mallarme, the great french poet.
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Why does Debussy describe the work as a "Prelude"?
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Because he intended to follow it with two further movements.
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Why is it sometimes decribed as a tone poem?
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Because it's a type of orchestral work that uses music to tell a story (although Debussy made it clear that his music was intended only as "a very free illustration of the poem".)
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What was it designed for?
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It was designed for concert hall
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When was it first perfomed?
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It was performed on 22nd December 1894 (Although it is heard in theatres where it is performed as a ballet score.)
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