Debussy and the Theatre

by Robert Orledge

Book Overview

Debussy and the Theatre means, in effect, 'Debussy and Pellias et Milisande', the only stage work Debussy chose and completed himself without a definite production in view. The opera both established Debussy's mature style and reputation in the forefront of contemporary composers and changed the course of operatic history. But Pell as was also largely responsible for Debussy's compulsive inachievement' in the theatre. Before it he delayed completing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521105161
• ISBN13: 9780521105163
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"