Product Description

Debussy's music, some of the greatest composed in the twentieth century, also ranks among the most challenging. His influence on other composers was enormous: Bartok, Stravinsky, Boulez, and Messaien, all freely acknowledged their debt to their groundbreaking predecessor. "Debussy" explores the extraordinary sophistication and refinement of Debussy's music, pointing out subtleties that otherwise could take years of listening to fully appreciate. Lederer shows how the composer developed his own unmistakable sound from a variety of musical inspirations, including folk, medieval, the musical languages of Spain and Java, as well as the 17th century French clavecinistes and his musica ancestor (and idol) Chopin.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #404433 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 148 pages

About the Author
Victor Lederer is a successful journalist and music critic. He has worked for the American Record Guide, and Classics Today.com