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Composer of the Week: Debussy

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2: Debussy and France
"The music is elusive and cannot be handled like a robust symphony, which walks on all fours" -
Debussy on Ronde de printemps.
Robin Holloway 's selection this morning includes songs and piano pieces inspired by the soft-focus and rare tints of Watteau.
Included is Michael Tilson -
Thomas's performance of Ronde de printemps with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the sterner wartime vision
En blanc et noir

Contributors

Unknown:
Robin Holloway
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Michael Tilson
Source: Radio Times

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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