Debussy: The Quiet Revolutionary(Unlocking the Masters). Victor Lederer explores the sophistication, refinement and inspirations of Debussy's music, pointing out subtleties that otherwise could take years of careful listening to fully appreciate. Includes a full-length CD of the maestro's masterworks. |
Contents
Listening to Debussy | 1 |
His Life | 13 |
The Music for Orchestra 188799 | 25 |
Pour le Piano I The Early Works for Keyboard | 35 |
The Great Opera | 41 |
Four le Piano II Masterpieces of the Middle Years | 63 |
The Music for Orchestra After 1900 | 77 |
Pour le Piano III The Preludes | 91 |
Pour le Piano IV The Late Works | 113 |
The Songs | 125 |
The Chamber Works | 131 |
The Quiet Revolutionary | 143 |
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CD Track Listing | 147 |
Common terms and phrases
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