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Debussy s music virtually defines the transition from lateromantic music to twentieth century modernist music. Debussy is not only among the most important of all. Achilleclaude debussy august 22, 1862 march 25, 1918 was a french composer. Debussy conceived the idea of a more complex tripartite orchestral piece, and began work in august 1903. Claudeachille debussy 22 august 1862 25 march 1918 was a french composer. Along with maurice ravel, he was one of the most prominent figures working within the field of impressionist music, though he himself intensely disliked the term when applied to his compositions. Composed between 19035, it piece was initially not well received, but soon became one of debussy s most admired orchestral works. Some recordings munchbso among others retain the brass fanfares that debussy removed in this revision measures 411 of rehearsal 59 pdf pages 125. Claude debussy orchestra world free sheet music pdf, midi. The painters and musicians of the time were also fascinated by the art coming in from the far east.
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