Claude Debussy
Liesha Yenduri
Composer of the Romatic era- Claude Debussy is worthy of studing
There are many reasons why Claude Debussy is worthy of study because he composed many renowned works of music, learned music from a very young age and helped the world of music in many ways. To start off, he created many vital works of music that sound so unique and beautiful, for example "Clair de Lune". He is a very popular composer and many people loved his works. This is evident when the text states, "Claude Debussy was a popular and recognized figure in the early twentieth century." This means that he was renowned in this century and his works were loved by everyone. Additionally, Debussy started helping the world of music every since he was very young. This is portrayed in the text when it says," When Claude Debussy was three, his father went bankrupt and sent Claude to live with his aunt. His aunt was a great supporter of the arts and introduced Claude to music and art by taking him to concerts and art galleries. With his aunt's support, Claude began taking piano lessons. He showed considerable talent, and at age eleven he entered the Paris Conservatory of Music." In other words, Claude was sent to live with his aunt because his father went bankrupt and so he began to learn and love music with his aunt's love, support, and help. As you can see Claude Debussy contributed to music at a very young age even though his parents were poor. In conclusion and in my opinion Claude Debussy showed us that if you have enough dedication and commitment than any dream is possible. You should never give up no matter what obstacle comes in you ways, you should face any challenge to reach the stars.
Essential Compositions
1. Clair de Lune
2. Pelléas et Mélisande
3. Petite Suite
4. La plus que lente
5. Quant j'ai ouy le tabourin
Ouotation
"Music is the arithmetic of sounds,"
Claude Debussy
I think that this quote means that music is just like any other subject such as math and it is vital to learn music.