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Debussy was one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. He lived in Paris at the time of the Impressionist painters, mixed with them and was influenced by their approach. He was very innovative and experimental and made new rules of composition and harmony.
Family
Born: 22 August 1862, St.Germain-en-Laye Father: Manuel-Achille, owned a china shop Mother: Victorine Manoury, a seamstress Siblings: 4 younger siblings Partners: Gabrielle Dupont (cohabited for 9 years) 1st wife Rosalie Texier 2nd wife Emma Bardac Children: daughter Claude-Emma (Chou-Chou) by Bardac. Died of diptheria at 13, a year after her father. Death: 25 March 1918, Paris, colorectal cancer Grave: Cimetiere de Passy, Paris, France (with his daughter)
Quantity: considerable Style: Impressionism Best known works: - Clair de Lune - Prelude à L'après-midi d'un faune - La Mer Genres: -38 piano works -35 songs -chamber music including works for piano, cello, violin, flute, viola, harp, clarinet, bassoon, tumpet opera: started 5 but completed only 1 - Pelleas et Melisande -4 ballets -14 orchestral works -34 'dramatic' works
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