Claude Debussy (1862-1918) was a great harmonic innovator and one of the most original musical voices of the twentieth century. He created fresh, new tonal perspectives without abandoning tonality itself. With a revolutionary sense of instrumental colour and a fleeting, atmospheric sound world, he is often described, rightly or wrongly, as an 'Impressionist' composer. This book presents a clear narrative history of Debussy's life, work and cultural context along with essential reference material and striking illustrations, ...
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Claude Debussy (1862-1918) was a great harmonic innovator and one of the most original musical voices of the twentieth century. He created fresh, new tonal perspectives without abandoning tonality itself. With a revolutionary sense of instrumental colour and a fleeting, atmospheric sound world, he is often described, rightly or wrongly, as an 'Impressionist' composer. This book presents a clear narrative history of Debussy's life, work and cultural context along with essential reference material and striking illustrations, making it a vital purchase for anyone interested in the composer.
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This book is a very good chronological guide to Debussy, his life and work. You get a good understanding of some of his important works (at least those considered important when created like the Pell?as et M?lisande opera) and also some great insight on Debussy the person (including interesting little facts like his distaste for Beethoven or that he probably didn't even like Clair de lune). But, I didn't really get a good sense of his influence on modern music or how he fits into the pantheon of classical music composers, which I guess is ok for a straight-ahead biography. Maybe I'm a little nitpicky. Nonetheless, I'd still recommend it for those interested in understanding who Debussy was.
