La fille aux cheveux de lin is a musical composition by French composer Claude Debussy. It is the eighth of the composer’s Préludes, Book I (1909-1910). The title is in French and translates roughly to “The Girl with the Flaxen Hair”. The piece is 39 bars long and lasts about two and a half minutes. It is one of the most recorded of Debussy’s pieces, both in its original version and various arrangements. It is in the key of G♭ major. Performed by Jacques Rouvier
Another lovely rendition by Lang Lang:
Claude Debussy, Preludes (Book I) VIII. La Fille aux cheveux de lin Concert recorded at Philharmonie de Paris – Philharmonie 2 (former Cité de la musique) (Paris, France), on March 30, 2001.
Full concert here: http://ow.ly/YwiyO
