Biography:Claude Debussy was a French composer whose music can be seen as a reaction against Richard Wagner and the German musical tradition. His own unique style drew on a variety of influences, including Russian and Far Eastern music.
Debussy's works include a number of piano works, as well as major orchestral works including Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (1894), Nocturnes (1897-1899) and Images (1905-1912). He is perhaps best known for his Clair de Lune (1890) which has had a lasting presence in popular culture.
Born:August 22, 1862 Birthplace:Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France Star Sign:Leo
1894-12-22 Claude Debussy's first orchestral masterpiece "Prélude à l'apres-midi d'un faune" premieres in Paris
1901-10-27 1st complete performance of Claude Debussy's orchestral composition "Nocturnes" by the Lamoureux Orchestra conducted by Camille Chevillard, in Paris, France
1902-04-30 Claude Debussy's only completed opera "Pelléas et Mélisande" premieres at the Salle Favart in Paris by the Opéra-Comique, conducted by André Messager
1905-10-15 Claude Debussy's symphonic sketch "La Mer" premieres in Paris
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