Music W1 - 20th Century Music (composers) Flashcards
began piano lessons at 7
Claude Debussy
His early musical talents were channeled into piano lessons.
Claude Debussy
entered the Paris Conservatory in 1873
Claude Debussy
gained a reputation as an erratic pianist and a rebel in theory and harmony
Claude Debussy
Father of Impressionism Music
Claude Debussy
born in St. Germain-en-Laye, France on August 22, 1862
Claude Debussy
first teacher was Cerruti, a violist
Claude Debussy
has a deep sympathy for the music of Spain
Maurice Ravel
uniquely innovative but not atonal style of harmonic treatment
Maurice Ravel
Henry Ghyss, first piano teacher
Maurice Ravel
June 2, 1889, his first public performance
Maurice Ravel
born in Ciboure, France on March 7, 1875
Maurice Ravel
widely considered as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century
Arnold Schoenberg
Before he was 9, he had begun composing.
Arnold Schoenberg
strictly tonal works
Arnold Schoenberg