Debussy and nature

Caroline Potter

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    Abstract

    For Debussy, nature was at the same time a source of inspiration and a refuge from fellow human beings. Using the composer's own writings as a guide, the nature-related concept of arabesque in Debussy's music is explored, focusing on key works including "La mer" and the sonata for flute, viola and harp.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThe Cambridge companion to Debussy
    EditorsSimon Tresize
    Place of PublicationCambridge, UK
    PublisherCambridge University Press
    Pages137-151
    ISBN (Print)0521654785
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2003

    Publication series

    NameCambridge Companion to Music
    PublisherCambridge University Press

    Bibliographical note

    Note: RILM Record ID 2003-06047-ac

    Keywords

    • French
    • Music
    • composition
    • creativity
    • historical
    • musicology
    • nature
    • nineteenth
    • twentieth

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