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Which significant event occurred in Debussy's life when he was 22 years old?
Which significant event occurred in Debussy's life when he was 22 years old?
Debussy's compositional style was notably influenced by which cultural experience?
Debussy's compositional style was notably influenced by which cultural experience?
Which composition is recognized as Debussy's first orchestral masterpiece?
Which composition is recognized as Debussy's first orchestral masterpiece?
What specific musical characteristic connects Debussy's opera Pelléas and Mélisande?
What specific musical characteristic connects Debussy's opera Pelléas and Mélisande?
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Debussy's Children's Corner suite was composed for whom?
Debussy's Children's Corner suite was composed for whom?
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Which ballet/dance-poem showcased some of Debussy's most unconventional harmonic language?
Which ballet/dance-poem showcased some of Debussy's most unconventional harmonic language?
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Which artistic movement influenced Debussy's compositional approach?
Which artistic movement influenced Debussy's compositional approach?
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The themes within Debussy's Children's Corner predominantly center on what subject matter?
The themes within Debussy's Children's Corner predominantly center on what subject matter?
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Debussy composed the piece Pagodes as a direct result of experiencing which of the following?
Debussy composed the piece Pagodes as a direct result of experiencing which of the following?
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In what year did Debussy die?
In what year did Debussy die?
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Birth Year
Birth Year
Claude Debussy was born in 1862 near Paris, France.
Paris Conservatory
Paris Conservatory
Debussy started his music studies at the Paris Conservatory in 1874 at age 10.
Grand Prix de Rome
Grand Prix de Rome
In 1884, Debussy won this scholarship to study in Rome for two years.
Gamelan Influence
Gamelan Influence
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First Orchestral Masterpiece
First Orchestral Masterpiece
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Paris Conservatory
Paris Conservatory
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Grand Prix de Rome
Grand Prix de Rome
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Gamelan Influence
Gamelan Influence
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First Orchestral Masterpiece
First Orchestral Masterpiece
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Pelléas and Mélisande
Pelléas and Mélisande
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Children's Corner Suite
Children's Corner Suite
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Chou-Chou
Chou-Chou
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Last Orchestral Work
Last Orchestral Work
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Debussy's Quote
Debussy's Quote
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Study Notes
Claude Debussy's Biography
- Born near Paris, France in 1862
- Father was a shopkeeper
- Homeschooling by his Mother
- Began music studies at the Paris Conservatory at age 10
- Won the Grand Prix de Rome music scholarship at age 22
- Studied in Rome for two years
- First heard a gamelan at the Paris Exposition in 1889, influencing his composition style
Debussy's Children's Corner Suite
- Nicknamed his daughter Chou-Chou
- Inspired by his daughter's childhood
- Componsed a suite of 6 piano pieces in 1908
- Pieces depict themes of childhood activities like playing, sleeping, and dancing,
- Captured the innocence and wonder of childhood
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Description
Explore the fascinating biography of Claude Debussy, from his early life in France to his groundbreaking compositions. Delve into his Children's Corner Suite, inspired by his daughter, and discover how it reflects themes of innocence and childhood activities.
