Impressionism and 20th Century
Impressionism – gives the sense or feeling of something (in nature or life) through music or art
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
He studied the piano and music composition at the Paris Conservatory. He was a very good pianist.
Wrote: Operas
Chamber music
Orchestral music
Songs
Piano music
Solo instrumental music
Clair de Lune (piano)
The Afternoon of a faun (orchestra)
Syrinx (flute)
Debussy was one of the only Impressionistic composers.
Impressionism – gives the sense or feeling of something (in nature or life) through music or art
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
He studied the piano and music composition at the Paris Conservatory. He was a very good pianist.
Wrote: Operas
Chamber music
Orchestral music
Songs
Piano music
Solo instrumental music
Clair de Lune (piano)
The Afternoon of a faun (orchestra)
Syrinx (flute)
Debussy was one of the only Impressionistic composers.
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