The Best of Achille-Claude Debussy (22 August 1862 — 25 March 1918)

Pianist: Pascal Rogé

Along with Maurice Ravel, Debussy was one of the most prominent figures associated with Impressionist music, though he himself intensely disliked the term when applied to his compositions. In France, he was made Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1903. Debussy was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his use of non-traditional scales and chromaticism influenced many composers who followed. Debussys music is noted for its sensory content and frequent eschewing of tonality. The French literary style of his period was known as Symbolism, and this movement directly inspired Debussy both as a composer and as an active cultural participant.

(0:00) Rêverie
(4:54) Pour le piano: Sarabande
(11:29) Suite bergamasque: Clair de lune
(17:21) Estampes: Jardins sous la pluie
(20:49) Deux Arabesques: Andantino con moto
(24:45) Images Book 1 — Reflets dans leau
(29:45) Childrens Corner: Golliwoggs Cakewalk
(32:43) Preludes: Cathedrale engloutie
(39:13) Danses sacree et danse profane
(49:20) Printemps: Modere
(55:29) Prélude à laprès-midi dun faune
(1:05:20) Sonata for Cello