La Pluie (The Rain), Op. 27 is a Romantic-era piano piece composed by Adolphe David and first published in 1874. It is a character piece, meaning it evokes a specific mood or imagery—in this case, the gentle and melancholic atmosphere of rainfall.
The piece features flowing, lyrical passages that mimic the sound of raindrops. It was dedicated to Madame Marie Evette and published by Henry Lemoine. Over time, it has been arranged for various ensembles, including piano four hands and string quartet.
Anthony Galla-Rini has arranged the work for: accordion 1-4, Obligato accordion (optional), Bass accordion, Timpani (optional).
