The suite Children's Corner is dedicated to Debussy's daughter, nicknamed Chouchou, born in 1905, with 'her Father's tender apologies for what follows'.
Critical Reception
During the premiere of 'Golliwogg's cake-walk,' Debussy was anxious that Wagnerophiles in the audience might be offended by the 'vulgar' music, but they laughed in the right places.
Recording & Production
Stephen Hough used a Yamaha CFX concert grand piano for this recording, with Hyperion Records expressing gratitude to Yamaha for their support.
Compositional Technique
Debussy's Images were influenced by Baudelaire's idea that the visible universe is a 'storehouse of images and signs' for the imagination to transform.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Debussy defined French music as 'clarity, elegance, simple, natural declamation,' citing composers like Couperin and Rameau as true Frenchmen.
Performer Biography
Stephen Hough, the pianist on this recording, was awarded a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship in 2001 and was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2014.
Composer Biography
Claude Debussy, the composer, was made a chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in January 1903, following the success of his opera Pelléas et Mélisande.
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