Claude Debussy Life and Musical Career Flashcards
How was Debussy’s career varied?
He was a pianist,
collaborative artist,
and conductor
How was Debussy’s private life?
turbulent
several scandalous romantic relationships
Who did Debussy teach piano to on 1880?
the family of <b>Nadezhda von Meck</b> (<b>Tchaikovsky’s</b> patron)
What artistic journal was Debussy a music critic to?
<i>Revue Blanche</i>, published in Paris
Why did Debussy travel to Bayreuth?
he became interested in Wagner’s music, which he later rejected
What happened when Debussy attended Paris World Exposition in 1889?
he was exposed to Asian art and music including Javanese gamelan ensemble
Which piece <b>gained</b> Debussy fame and notoriety with?
premiere of <i>Prélude à l’après midi d’un faune</i>
Who was Debussy’s first wife in 1899?
<b>Rosalie (“Lilly”) Textier</b>
Which piece <b>enhanced</b> Debussy’s fame?
<i>Pélléas et Mélisande</i>
Who was Debussy’s second wife in 1909?
<b>Emma Bardac</b>
Who was Debussy’s daughter with Emma Bardac?
<b>Claude-Emma (“Chou-Chou”)</b> (1905)
Which prominent composers did Debussy attract in Pairs?
Gabriel Fauré Erik Satie Ernest Chausson Maurice avel Igor Stravinsky
When did Debussy die?
1918 March 25, of Cancer
just prior to WWI
