Delicate textures, colorful timbres, and fleeting moods are all hallmarks of the French impressionist movement led by Claude Debussy. His works became defining pieces of the Impressionist sound, and Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun is often seen as a turning point in music history, often cited as the beginning of “modern music.” As soon as listeners hear the opening notes of this revolutionary piece, they will be transported to a sensual and hazy landscape, shimmering like a dream, and floating just beyond reach.