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Debussy Studies
Richard Langh Smith
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Description for Debussy Studies
Paperback. A collection of essays on Debussy exploring his working methods, visual tastes and his performance practice. Editor(s): Smith, Mr Richard Langham. Series: Cambridge Composer Studies. Num Pages: 252 pages, 12 tones 2 tables 40 music examples 5 figures. BIC Classification: 1DDF; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 380.
Our knowledge of Debussy's life and music has increased considerably during the last decade or so, largely through the efforts of those working on the long overdue complete edition of his music. Many of the contributors to this volume, first published in 1997, have worked on various pieces in the complete edition and the significance of their research is apparent here. Topics include an examination of Debussy's working methods, his visual tastes and his response to literature, his reception in England, as well as aspects of performance practice. It also includes a close study of Debussy's relationship to the poet ... Read more
Our knowledge of Debussy's life and music has increased considerably during the last decade or so, largely through the efforts of those working on the long overdue complete edition of his music. Many of the contributors to this volume, first published in 1997, have worked on various pieces in the complete edition and the significance of their research is apparent here. Topics include an examination of Debussy's working methods, his visual tastes and his response to literature, his reception in England, as well as aspects of performance practice. It also includes a close study of Debussy's relationship to the poet ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
Series
Cambridge Composer Studies
Number of Pages
252
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521121613
SKU
V9780521121613
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Reviews for Debussy Studies
Review of the hardback: 'In this illuminating and wide ranging collection of essays, the various contributors succeed in preserving the elusiveness of Debussy's art. There is much artistic tact and sensitivity in evidence, as well as general elegance of writing.' The Musical Times