Claude Debussy
Claude Debussy
Claude-Achille Debussywas a French composer. Along with Maurice Ravel, he was one of the most prominent figures associated with Impressionist music, though he himself disliked the term when applied to his compositions. He was made Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in his native France in 1903. Debussy was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his use of non-traditional scales and chromaticism influenced many composers who followed...
ProfessionComposer
Date of Birth22 August 1862
Claude Debussy quotes about
daring duty fits formula modern victory
It is our duty to find the symphonic formula which fits our time, one which progress, daring and modern victory demand?
weekend silence quiet
Music is the silence between the notes.
idols ubiquity common-sense
Composers aren't daring enough. They're afraid of that sacred idol called 'common sense', which is the most dreadful thing I know - after all, it's no more than a religion founded to excuse the ubiquity of imbeciles!
expression swag play
Music is the expression of the movement of the waters, the play of curves described by changing breezes.
someone-you-love one-you-love
To complete a work is just like being present at the death of someone you love.
imbeciles impressionists
Anyone who calls my music "impressionist" is an imbecile.
precedent century aeroplanes
The century of aeroplanes deserves its own music. As there are no precedents, I must create anew.
worship christ united
The worship of Adonis is united with that of Christ .
gentleman firsts singers
First of all, ladies and gentlemen, you must forget that you are singers.