DEBUSSY: Man and Artist

by Oscar Thompson ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 27, 1937

For anyone interested in modern music, or in one facet of the artistic life in France during Debussy's lifetime, this book should prove good reading. It does not require a specialized technical knowledge of music for enjoyment, as only the last part deals with his work from that angle solely. The picture of the man, shown as solitary, sensuous, hedonistic, ""feline""; of a life, full of interesting friendships, but not exciting nor dramatic; of his contribution to music, the determining factor in the early years of the century, when he set a pattern for the new movement; of his varied career, pianist, conductor, critic, composer -- at one time, briefly, household musician in the Russian household of Nadejda Von Meck; finally, of his technique, his musical evolution. Try market of Beloved Friend, etc.

Pub Date: Oct. 27, 1937

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Dodd, Mead

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1937

Categories: NONFICTION