Debussy and the Theatre by Robert Orledge (English) Paperback Book

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Debussy and the Theatre means, in effect, 'Debussy and Pellias et Milisande', the only stage work Debussy chose and completed himself without a definite production in view. The opera both established Debussy's mature style and reputation in the forefront of contemporary composers and changed the course of operatic history.

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Debussy and the Theatre means, in effect, 'Debussy and Pellias et Milisande', the only stage work Debussy chose and completed himself without a definite production in view. The opera both established Debussy's mature style and reputation in the forefront of contemporary composers and changed the course of operatic history. But Pelleas was also largely responsible for Debussy's `compulsive inachievement' in the theatre. Before it he delayed completing other works so that Albert Carre's production at the Opera-Comique would be his theatre debut; and then its traumatic dress-rehearsal in April 19o2 left him reluctant to undergo another similar experience. This, coupled with his search for lyrical librettos or scenarios that could inspire the rhythm and colour that he regarded as vital ingredients in theatre music, resulted in a career littered with abandoned projects. The story of this most fascinating of love-hate relationships with the stage is told, as far as possible, in the composer's own words or from contemporary documents.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction; Part I. The Operas: 2. Before Pelleas: Axel, Rodrigue et Chimene and other early projects, including Diane au bois; 3. Pelleas et Mellsande (1893-5, 1901-2); 4. After Pelleas: the Poe operas (Le diable daps le beffroi, La chute de la Maison Usher); Part II. The Ballets: 5. Khamma (1911-13); 6. Nijinsky and Diaghilev's Ballets Russes (1909-13); 7. La boite a joujoux (1913); 8. The Alhambra Theatre: No-ja-li or Le palais du silence and Printemps (1913-14); 9. Crimen amoris, later Fetes galantes (1912-15); Part III. Incidental Music For The Theatre: 10. Le martyre de Saint Sebastien (1911); 11. The remaining incidental music (1899-1913) and the plays written in collaboration with Rene Peter; Part IV. Incomplete And Unstarted Projects; 12. As you like it; Lout's, Segalen and the projects from Pelleas onwards (1895-1917); Part V. In Perspective: 13. Debussy in and about the theatre: some observations and conclusions.

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Debussy and the Theatre means, in effect, 'Debussy and Pellias et Milisande', the only stage work Debussy chose and completed himself without a definite production in view. The opera both established Debussy's mature style and reputation in the forefront of contemporary composers and changed the course of operatic history.

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Debussy and the Theatre means, in effect, 'Debussy and Pellias et Milisande', the only stage work Debussy chose and completed himself without a definite production in view. The opera both established Debussy's mature style and reputation in the forefront of contemporary composers and changed the course of operatic history.

Details ISBN0521105161 Author Robert Orledge Short Title DEBUSSY & THE THEATRE Pages 404 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521105161 ISBN-13 9780521105163 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 782.092 Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-03-31 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2009-03-19 AU Release Date 2009-03-19 NZ Release Date 2009-03-19 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; Worked examples or Exercises We've got this

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