, with Music by Takemitsu and Debussy (Telarc CD 80694, 2008). Debussy (1862-1918) was smitten first by eastern music with the arrival, in Paris in 1889, of a Javanese Gamelan orchestra. He was ...
When I first started listening to classical music in my late teens, the music of Claude Debussy (1862-1918) provided not only a gateway into the genre, but opened the door to a lifetime of loving his ...
March Music Moderne, Portland's annual quirky festival of new music, will celebrate Claude Debussy this year with a series of events inspired by the influential French composer, who died 100 years ago ...
This month, many classical music lovers noted Maurice Ravel’s 150th birthday. On Monday, March 31, Quatuor Debussy pairs Ravel’s music with the composer whose name it carries in celebration of both ...
KCRW: The Genius of Claude Debussy and Why I've Always Loved His Music
While trying to finish a term paper in the late 60s, I listened to a certain passage of The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian hundreds of times. It’s just part, I suppose, of my obsession with music. Debussy ...
The Genius of Claude Debussy and Why I've Always Loved His Music
Daily Herald: Enchanting Seascape: Explore the music of Debussy and Saint-Saëns with Elmhurst Symphony on May 4
On Saturday, May 4, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra is set to enchant audiences with music from two French composers: Claude Debussy and Camille Saint-Saëns. The program will feature Debussy’s “La mer ...
Enchanting Seascape: Explore the music of Debussy and Saint-Saëns with Elmhurst Symphony on May 4
Embark on a musical journey with award-winning pianist Spencer Myer, featuring Claude Debussy’s “24 Preludes.” Myer’s return to InConcert Sierra’s stage promises to evoke a rich tapestry of emotions ...