Debussy: The Master Musicians

By Edward Lockspeiser

Book Overview

Debussy: The Master Musicians is a comprehensive biography of the French composer, Claude Debussy, written by Edward Lockspeiser. The book explores Debussy's life and career, from his early years in Paris to his rise to fame as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. The author delves into Debussy's musical style and the inspiration behind his most famous works, including Clair de Lune, La Mer, and Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun. Lockspeiser also examines Debussy's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggle with illness.The book includes a detailed analysis of Debussy's musical techniques and innovations, as well as his impact on the development of modern music. It also features photographs, illustrations, and musical examples to enhance the reader's understanding of Debussy's life and work.Overall, Debussy: The Master Musicians is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and music of Claude Debussy, and a valuable resource for students and scholars of music history.This is a new release of the original 1936 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125885337X
• ISBN13: 9781258853372
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"