Debussy Clair de Lune on Flute

Michele McGovern is a Chicago classical flutist who has performed Debussy Clair de Lune on Flute on several occasions. The history behind the composer is intriguing, yet his personality seems to resonate through his music. Claude-Achille Debussy was a French composer who lived from 1862 until 1918. One the most memorable compositions is Debussy Clair de Lune on Flute. Unlike many musical geniuses and artists, Debussy was highly praised and recognized during his life time, despite his rather risqué lifestyle that included several affairs and multiple wives. At one point in his life, he and his pregnant mistress stole away to London to await his divorce. His current wife was so distraught by his demand to end the marriage that she attempted suicide. It was this turning point that sent the composer and his lover to London.

With the Debussy Clair de Lune on Flute composition, you feel as if you have been transported to Paris. There is no need to know the composer’s home is in Paris. Every note paints a picture of young love, strolls down the Champs-Elysées, and a crisp spring rain filled with the smell of blossoms. However, people are often shocked to discover that Debussy Clair de Lune on Flute was one of his earlier pieces. The complexity is brilliant, and when the musical arrangement is performed by an accomplished flutist, such as Michele McGovern, you can feel the light airiness that is at the forefront of this opus.

Many have said that Claude-Achille was a bit of a womanizer and perhaps more in love with himself and his music than any female in his life except perhaps his daughter. It is impossible to say what the truth is, but when you here Debussy Clair de Lune on Flute, it seems to have been created by a romanticist. Perhaps that was just his way of infusing a musical style that shed the popular A-B-A form for a more adventurous use of scales and harmonies to produce the ethereal sound we associate with lovers in the park or on a midnight stroll.

Ms. McGovern has the ability to bring to life music such as Debussy Clair de Lune on Flute with a modern crossover classical music flair that is very popular with individuals of all ages. Her award-winning videos, such as Beethoven’s Moonlight on Flute and Pavane, are two examples of her extraordinary talents not just as a musician, but also as an arranger, composer, director, writer, actress, and more. It would be a blessing for music lovers to have a video rendition of Debussy Clair de Lune on Flute created by Michele.

As his most popular piece of work Debussy Clair de Lune on Flute is often used in movies and you will notice it is traditionally in settings where the actors are deeply in love. His ability to paint a picture with music is still cherished today, and very talented musicians, such as Michele McGovern have the ability to bring the notes to life.