In December 1920, the Parisian musical magazine La Revue musicale published a special issue dedicated to Claude Debussy's memory, featuring a joint memorial composition.
Album & Artwork
The Post-Impressionist painter Raoul Dufy was asked to illustrate the cover page of the score for Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy with a black and white drawing.
Historical Context
The anthology of works in Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy represents the diverse aesthetics of post-First World War Paris, acting as a musical 'time capsule' of the 'Roaring Twenties'.
Composition History
Many composers 'recycled' their contributions to Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy, later reusing them in independent works, such as Ravel's Sonata for Violin and Cello.
Composition History
The magazine commissioned ten individual pieces for a cycle called Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy, with the score to be an appendix to the memorial issue.
Recording & Production
This recording presents the full scope of the Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy project, including derived works, for the first time, coinciding with its centenary.
Critical Reception
Despite its historical and aesthetic significance, Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy fell into oblivion partly due to its varied instrumentation, which made it difficult for standard performers.
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