One of the most influential composers of the twentieth century, Claude Debussy overturned traditional concepts of form, harmony, rhythm, and orchestral coloration in creating a body of music characterized by innovation on the highest level.
These important full scores are reproduced here from authoritative early editions..
Among his most popular works are the compositions in this volume: Pr lude "l\'apr s-MIDI d\'un faune," one of the great seminal pieces of its time, despite its brevity; and the three Nocturnes ("Clouds," "Festivals," and "Sirens") -- exquisite, evocative models of impressionism.
One of the most influential composers of the twentieth century, Claude Debussy overturned traditional concepts of form, harmony, rhythm, and orchestral coloration in creating a body of music characterized by innovation on the highest level
