Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune ; Trois nocturnes : Debussy, Claude, 1862-1918

The 1st work is a symphonic poem; the 2nd is a suite for orchestra and wordless chorus (SSAA)

“A new compilation of two works originally published in early authoritative editions. The Prélude was originally published in 1895; the Nocturnes, in 1900”–Title page verso

Prelude a “L’apres-midi d’in faune” (1892-4) [Prelude to “The afternoon of a faun”, inspired by the poem of the same name by Stephane Mallarme] — Nocturnes (1897-9): Nuages [Clouds] — Fetes [Festivals] — Sirenes [Sirens]