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Composer of the Week: Claude Debussy

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

(1862-1918)
Robin Holloway presents his personal choice of music by this musicien français. 1: Images of Spain
"The entire piece down to the smallest detail makes one feel the character of Spain" - these were the words of Manuel de Falla on the piano piece Soirée dans Grenade. Also included is Pierre Monteux 's classic recording of the orchestral Iberia (Images) and the Cello Sonata performed by Mstislav Rostropovich (cello) and Benjamin Britten (piano). Producer Paul Hindmarsh

Contributors

Unknown:
Robin Holloway
Unknown:
Manuel de Falla
Unknown:
Pierre Monteux
Cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich
Piano:
Benjamin Britten
Producer:
Paul Hindmarsh
Source: Radio Times

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