Claude Debussy

Investigates the music of Claude Debussy, linking it with historical events during his lifetime (1862-1918). Points out the similarity in the use of light and color by impressionist painters Renoir and Manet and the incidence of light and vibration in Debussy's early works. Compares the influence of jazz on his later works with the advent of World War I. Includes excerpts from Claire de Lune, 1893 String Quartet, Rhapsodie, Fueilles Morte (Dead Leaves), and Trio of 1915 performed by pianist Peter Katin, clarinetist Jack Brymer, the Robles Trio, and the Delme Quartet., Investigates the music of Claude Debussy, linking it with historical events during his lifetime (1862-1918). Points out the similarity in the use of light and color by impressionist painters Renoir and Manet and the incidence of light and vibration in Debussy's early works. Compares the influence of jazz on his later works with the advent of World War I. Includes excerpts from Claire de Lune, 1893 String Quartet, Rhapsodie, Fueilles Morte (Dead Leaves), and Trio of 1915 performed by pianist Peter Katin, clarinetist Jack Brymer, the Robles Trio, and the Delme Quartet.