Achille-Claude Debussy (22nd August 1862 – 25th March 1918) was a French co… Read Full Bio ↴Achille-Claude Debussy (22nd August 1862 – 25th March 1918) was a French composer. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century; his music represents the transition from late-romantic to 20th century classical.
Debussy's most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. He is one of the most important exponents of the whole tone scale in classical music history. His compositions flowed without a strict sense of metre or rhythm, and are considered the pioneering works of the Impressionist genre of classical music, named in comparison with the visual arts movement.
Debussy's impact was far reaching. His free use of harmony, which often altogether disregarded the concepts of tertian harmony, has been cited as an influence on the rise of Jazz music later in the 20th century.
Debussy's most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. He is one of the most important exponents of the whole tone scale in classical music history. His compositions flowed without a strict sense of metre or rhythm, and are considered the pioneering works of the Impressionist genre of classical music, named in comparison with the visual arts movement.
Debussy's impact was far reaching. His free use of harmony, which often altogether disregarded the concepts of tertian harmony, has been cited as an influence on the rise of Jazz music later in the 20th century.
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@caitlyncherro6025
"Have you not looked at her? She is the prettiest little creature in the world; hair of a silver blond, blue eyes already rebellious and languishing at the same time."
"But what do you say to this passion?"
"These first needs of the heart are so imperious, these outpourings of amorous melancholy in young people are at once so sweet and so bitter that they have often all the real marks of passion."
-Athos, Comte de la Fere.
Edit: Wow, thanks for all the likes!
@shin-i-chikozima
Things in this world are easy to change , ephemeral , and easily forgotten , like the events in a dream of a sleep .
However
Debussy's masterpiece will transcend and surpass time , race , nation and space
There is something extraordinary in this performance
From
Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵
@phyllispetras3369
I played this at my first piano recital in 1953, 12 years old Great shout out to my late piano teacher, Glen Nichols who went to Fountainebleau every summer for master classes with Nadia Boulanger. When we finished the recital, all of us went out for banana splits! Mama bought my pale pink evening gown for $50, with the grocery money! It was pink taffeta underneath and the top layer was embroidered wih silver threads. We dressed up in those days. The boys wore tuxedos. Mama was a good sport for music!. She let my brother's entire drum section practice paradiddles in his bedroom! This is one of my favorite memories. I will turn 81 next January 21, and will try to live longer. Healing and pure joy comes from music. Cheers to all you lovely people.
@ayandas8299
Cheers! Those are lovely memories.
@mkatharos
Thanks for sharing such great memories.☺
@christineecheverri4194
Thank you for sharing! I wish you could post a photo of you in that dress! Sounds lovely.
@christineecheverri4194
Also, I realized that now everytime I hear this piece, one of my favs, I will have your memory embedded along with mine! How nice!
@rubaelmelik3175
this is lovely ♥️
@nape8198
When I was pregnant I played this song to my unborn child. She's now a happy little girl with flaxen hair. And still wants to listen to this song before going to bed sometimes.
@flavia3735
😍
@jaytotheell
that's incredible! really?
@nightdrives111
This is so inspiring for some reason :)