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Composer of the Week: Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

BBC Radio 3
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Claude Debussy was one of the youngest students ever to enrol at the Paris Conservatoire, and in time he became one of its most famous alumni.
Donald Macleod begins his survey of the life and music of Debussy by exploring the roots of his unique musical talent.

Fantaisie - Anne Queffelec (piano), BBC Philharmonic, conductor Martyn Brabbins

Cantata: La Damoiselle Elue - lleana Cortrubas (soprano), Glenda Maurice (narrator), Ladies' Chorus and Orchestra of Stuttgart Radio, conductor Gary Bertini

Contributors

Presenter:
Donald Macleod
Producer:
Kerry Chapman
Source: Radio Times

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