Debussy was among the most influential of all the 20th century’s composers. Here are 20 outstanding recordings of Debussy's greatest works, from Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune to Pelléas et ...
He encouraged Debussy to write music that was not hidebound by academic tradition – ‘Break the rules, defy convention’ could have been his credo – and to find inspiration in the paintings of Claude ...
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents music from poetry, and the poetry of music, with “Debussy and Liszt: Lyrical Daydreams,” at 7:30 p.m. on March 28, and 3 p.m. on ...
The saxophone was originally designed for use by military bands, but classical composers near the turn of the 20th century, especially the French, took to its mellow tones in a big way. This ...
In this short film Howard Goodall examines Claude Debussy and the transition away from traditional composition methods. Debussy was influenced by Russian composers such as Modest Mussorgsky ...
Award-winning harpist Ashley Jackson , whose expressive work melds traditional classical music with the rich heritage of ...
Transylvania Community Arts Council announced a new six-week Music Appreciation series, "Symbolism in Early 20th Century French Music: Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel and Contemporaries," under the lead ...
The production premiered at Opéra Bastille in Paris on February 28th, 2025, and runs until March 27th.