Born in August 22, 1862 in Saint Germain En Laye, France, Claude Debussy was not known for having the greatest beginning to an exciting life. But while his family did not have a lot of money, they were still able to understand his amazing talent with a piano and by the age of 7 he was in Piano lessons. At the age of 10 or 11 Debussy had entered into the Paris Conservatoire, within his time there his instructors and his fellow students were awed by his obvious talent but often found his musical innovation strange. He was known for not only being a phenomenal pianist but an outstanding sight reader.
In 1880, Nadezhda Von Meck hired Claude to teach piano to her children, this marked the beginning of their 8 year affair. Around this time the family …show more content…
Beau Soir written in 1878 was one of his first composed works for the choral genre and it’s full of an uplifting tone, which is expected based on the name “Beautiful Soul” the song brings a feeling of hope and happiness. But when we look at his Trois Chansons they hold a much darker tone for the men’s voices to the contrasting women’s, making clashing harmonics that would otherwise sound horrific if the pieces had been written by anyone else. But Claude’s amazing use of sweeping crescendos and clashes make the works worth listening to. Debussy 's chord and harmony progressions often exploit dissonances without any formal resolution. Unlike in his earlier work, he no longer hides discords in lush harmonies and the forms are far more irregular and …show more content…
His styles varied through his choral works that can be discerned by the many happenings in his own personal life at that time, including during his first and second marriage. His styles also changed throughout his times travelling, like when he went through Russia and Rome. The last time you can notice them varying is when he meets distinctive figures from that era of music, including his long time friend Marie-Blanche Vasnier with whom he travelled and played as he accompanist for several years. But while they varied, his choral works will still be the “chestnut” of choral works for hundreds of years to
In 1880, Nadezhda Von Meck hired Claude to teach piano to her children, this marked the beginning of their 8 year affair. Around this time the family …show more content…
Beau Soir written in 1878 was one of his first composed works for the choral genre and it’s full of an uplifting tone, which is expected based on the name “Beautiful Soul” the song brings a feeling of hope and happiness. But when we look at his Trois Chansons they hold a much darker tone for the men’s voices to the contrasting women’s, making clashing harmonics that would otherwise sound horrific if the pieces had been written by anyone else. But Claude’s amazing use of sweeping crescendos and clashes make the works worth listening to. Debussy 's chord and harmony progressions often exploit dissonances without any formal resolution. Unlike in his earlier work, he no longer hides discords in lush harmonies and the forms are far more irregular and …show more content…
His styles varied through his choral works that can be discerned by the many happenings in his own personal life at that time, including during his first and second marriage. His styles also changed throughout his times travelling, like when he went through Russia and Rome. The last time you can notice them varying is when he meets distinctive figures from that era of music, including his long time friend Marie-Blanche Vasnier with whom he travelled and played as he accompanist for several years. But while they varied, his choral works will still be the “chestnut” of choral works for hundreds of years to