Instrumentation: flute choir (picc., 3 fl., 2 A. fl., opt. Cb fl.)

Claude Debussy’s ‘Children’s Corner’ for solo piano is a suite in 6 movements dedicated to Claude-Emma, the composer’s daughter. Although often recommended for teaching, they nonetheless demand excellent technical mastery. Debussy’s colourful musical style is highly distinctive, and in 1910, composer André Caplet orchestrated the entire work. The arrangement presented here is the 5th movement of the suite: The Little Shepherd.