Debussy a Study in Modern Music (Classic Reprint)

William H. Daly

ISBN 10: 0282633456 / ISBN 13: 9780282633455

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores the life, music, and ideas of the groundbreaking composer Claude Debussy, a pivotal figure in the evolution of modern music. The author provides insights into Debussy's formative years, influences, and the development of his innovative compositional techniques. The book examines Debussy's groundbreaking use of tonality, harmony, and structure, which challenged late 19th-century conventions and expanded the boundaries of musical expression. The text delves into his major works, including the opera "Pellà as et Mà lisande," the orchestral work "La Mer," and numerous songs and piano pieces. Through analysis and discussion, the book illuminates the depth and originality of Debussy's artistic vision, which continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Debussy a Study in Modern Music (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282633456
• ISBN 13: 9780282633455
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Music Theory and History

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Synopsis

Explore Debussy’s bold shift in modern music and the ideas behind his sound.

This authoritative study traces how Debussy challenged traditional form, blended impressionist sensibilities with new methods, and shaped a music of atmosphere, color, and nuance.

This edition surveys the composer’s life, trained at the Paris Conservatoire, and the critical reception that followed his early works. It explains Debussy’s advance beyond conventional tonality, his use of natural sounds, and his distinctive approach to program and mood. It also guides readers through key works from Nocturnes and Pelléas et Mélisande to the Prelude and other piano and orchestral pieces, highlighting how his innovation serves artistic purpose rather than novelty alone.

• Clear explanations of Debussy’s methods and their relation to tradition.
• Discussion of major works and their significance in the composer’s career.
• Insight into the idea of music as impression, atmosphere, and suggestion rather than strict narrative.
• profiles of how the composer acted as critic and thinker in his era.

Ideal for readers of music history and anyone curious about how a single artist reshaped a century of sound.