Debussy believed in relying on instinct and the ear to organize musical material, rather than following fixed rules or traditional forms.
Composition History
The three works on this album, all composed in the 1910s, are the only ballets Debussy conceived from the outset as such.
Recording & Production
This recording uses a 5.0 surround sound configuration, aiming to reproduce the natural sound of a concert venue with full frequency range across all five channels.
Performer Biography
Lan Shui, the conductor, has been the Music Director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra since 1997 and is known for transforming it into a world-class ensemble.
Composer Biography
Claude Debussy, despite his reputation, faced constant financial difficulties and had to accept commissions that distracted him from projects he preferred.
Composition History
Debussy was not enthusiastic about composing the ballet Khamma, commissioned by dancer Maud Allan, as it diverted him from an opera project based on an Edgar Allan Poe story.
Compositional Technique
In Debussy's later works, the traditional notion of a 'theme' is reinvented, often disintegrating without classical development, and melody gives way to instrumental color and liberated rhythm.
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