Debussy Studies by Richard Langham Smith

Debussy Studies by Richard Langham Smith

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Zusammenfassung

Our knowledge of Debussy's life and music has increased considerably during the last decade or so. In this volume 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 his performance practice.

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Debussy Studies by Richard Langham Smith

This collection of essays on Debussy's life and music is aimed at both the music lover and a specialist readership. Many of the contributors to the current volume have worked on various pieces in the long-overdue complete edition, and the significance of their research is presented here. Topics include an examination of Debussy's working methods, his visual tastes, his reception in England, aspects of performance practice, as well as studies of his libretti and his relationship to the poet St phane Mallarm .
Review of the hardback: 'In this illuminating and wide ranging collection of essays, the various contributors succeed in preserving the elusiveness of Debussy's artThere is much artistic tact and sensitivity in evidence, as well as general elegance of writing.' The Musical Times
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ISBN 13 9780521121613
ISBN 10 0521121612
Titel Debussy Studies
Autor Richard Langham Smith
Serie Cambridge Composer Studies
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Cambridge University Press
Erscheinungsjahr 2009-10-29
Seitenanzahl 252
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