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Something Wonderful: Moonlight

Clair de Lune by the National Symphony Orchestra Pops, led by conductor Emil de Cou, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on June 1 and 2, 2018, as part of a celebration of NASA’s 60th anniversary.

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  • Casey Klahn August 17, 2018, 9:39 PM

    A beautiful modernist piece to accompany space age footage. I love Clade Debussy music, which at this point seems timeless.

  • rabbit tobacco August 18, 2018, 5:51 PM

    I had a friend who swore you needed moonlight just like you need sunlight.

  • HH August 19, 2018, 5:52 AM

    @rabbit tobacco. I think your friend is right. And I think “moon” education is sadly neglected. Phases of the moon, and seasons of the moon, and tides. Reading the sky, as the moon makes its yearly journey.

  • Jewel August 19, 2018, 6:02 PM

    I was expecting a symphonic rendition! But this was lovely, nevertheless. Here is my favorite version of the piece, with my favorite symphony and favorite conductor.

    https://youtu.be/VlG2sMpHmLA