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Premiere of Arthur Honegger’s Danse de la Chèvre

December 2, 1921 Paris

The Premiere of Arthur Honegger's Danse de la Chèvre Arthur Honegger’s Danse de la Chèvre (‘The Goat Dance’), composed in 1921, is a quintessential example of early 20th-century French flute music. Dedicated to the flutist René Le Roy, this piece reflects the era’s fascination with pastoral themes, a sentiment shared by many composers of the […]

Premiere of Arthur Honegger’s Danse de la Chèvre

December 2, 1921 Paris

The Premiere of Arthur Honegger's Danse de la Chèvre Arthur Honegger’s Danse de la Chèvre (‘The Goat Dance’), composed in 1921, is a quintessential example of early 20th-century French flute music. Dedicated to the flutist René Le Roy, this piece reflects the era’s fascination with pastoral themes, a sentiment shared by many composers of the […]