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Record Nr.

UNINA9910457369803321

Autore

Code David J

Titolo

Claude Debussy [[electronic resource] /] / David J. Code

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Reaktion Books, 2010

ISBN

1-280-49395-X

9786613589187

1-86189-985-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (218 p.)

Collana

Critical lives

Disciplina

780.92

Soggetti

Composers - France

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Discography: (p. 211-214).

Nota di contenuto

Debussy Cover; Imprint page; Contents; Introduction; 1. A Music that Clothes the Poetry; 2. A Dream from Which One Draws Back the Veils; 3. The Art of a Curious Savage; 4. Something New, Which Surprises Even Ourselves; Epilogue; References; Select Bibliography; Select Discography; Acknowledgements; Photo Acknowledgements

Sommario/riassunto

French composer Claude Debussy (1862-1918) created music that was revolutionary, with a distinctly modern sound that highlighted the intersection of art and life. Here, in this unique biography, David J. Code explores the important moments in the development of Debussy's literary interests that shaped his music-and in the process brings to life Debussy's sardonic personality.             Claude Debussy presents an in-depth look at how Debussy's love for poetry influenced his musical compositions. Code explores both Debussy's earlier years, filled with student cantat