Achille Claude Debussy[n 1] (French pronunciation: [aʃil klod dəbysi]; 22 August 1862 – 25 March 1918) was a French composer. He is sometimes seen as the first Impressionist composer, …

Nov 14, 2025 · Claude Debussy, French composer whose works were a seminal force in the music of the 20th century. He developed a highly original system of harmony and musical …

Jun 16, 2023 · Claude Debussy (1862 to 1918) was a French composer most famous for his piano and orchestral music.

Aug 22, 2025 · Discover our selection of the best Debussy works including ‘Suite Bergamasque’ and ‘Prélude à l’Après-Midi d’un Faune’. Claude Debussy was one of the most influential …

His last masterpieces date from 1915: the Douze Études for piano and the suite En blanc et noir for two pianos. He died in Paris on March 25, 1918. Debussy's innovative aesthetic …

Feb 24, 2022 · Achille-Claude Debussy (later Claude-Achille) was a Parisian through and through who never lived anywhere but the French capital, except unwillingly for two years in Rome …

Debussy not only transformed the sound of his time but also paved the way for future generations of composers to explore new musical landscapes. His legacy is a vibrant reminder of the …

For Debussy, music developed organically from many varieties of rhythms, harmonies, textures and colours. He was not a didactic revolutionary in the mould of Stravinsky or Schoenberg.

Achille-Claude Debussy (born Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, 22 August 1862; died Paris, France, 25 March, 1918) was a French composer who was one of the most important …

Born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France in 1862, Claude Debussy was the creator and leading exponent of French musical impressionism. At age ten, he entered the Paris Conservatory, …