Debussy's Paris: Piano Portraits of the Belle Époque

Debussy's Paris: Piano Portraits of the Belle Époque

Claude Debussyâ€™s exquisite piano works have captivated generations with their dreamlike atmosphere and mysterious soundscapes.Written in Paris at the height of the Belle Ã‰poque, the music creates a soundtrack for Parisiansâ€™ enjoyment of such delights as clowns, mermaids, eccentric dances, and the dark tales of Edgar Allan Poe. Debussyâ€™s Paris: Piano Portraits of the Belle Ã‰poque explores how key works reflect not only the most appealing and innocent aspects of Paris but also more disquieting attitudes of the time such as racism, colonial domination, and nationalistic hostility. Debussy left no avenue unexplored, and his piano works present a sweeping overview of the passions, vices, and obsessions of the era.

Pianist Catherine Kautsky reveals little-known elements of Parisian culture and weaves the music, the man, the city, and the era into an indissoluble whole. Her portrait will delight anyone who has ever been entranced by Debussyâ€™s music or the city that inspired it.
Country USA
Brand Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781442269828
ReleaseDate 2017-09-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781442269828

Country	USA
Brand	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781442269828
ReleaseDate	2017-09-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781442269828

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