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Work: La Mer

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ComposerDebussy, Claude (1862-1918)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Work typeOrchestral
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BrusselsHispanic Waves

© Belgaimage/AFP Archive
Carreño, Falla, Debussy
La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra; Diego Matheuz; Carmen Artaza

HamburgSol Gabetta

© Kaupo Kikkas
Debussy, Saint-Saëns
Les Siècles; Antonello Manacorda; Sol Gabetta

PragueJanine Jansen / Simon Rattle

© Petra Hajska
Dvořák, Szymanowski, Adès, Debussy
Czech Philharmonic; Sir Simon Rattle; Janine Jansen
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Colour and light: Ensemble 360 shimmer in trios in Sheffield

Tim Horton, Gemma Rosefield and Benjamin Nabarro © Matthew Johnson

Can you shrink La Mer into a piano trio? Ensemble 360 shows how it might be done, alongside a sparkling new work for trio forces by Dani Howard.

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Staatskapelle Dresden’s sonic alchemy at the Elbphilharmonie

Daniele Gatti conducts the Staatskapelle Dresden © Oliver Killig
From the earthy joy of Meistersinger to the sublime textures of Debussy, Daniele Gatti channels the Dresdeners' legendary, layered warmth into an unforgettable evening of pure acoustic luxury.
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Benedetti ablaze with the Philharmonia

Cristian Măcelaru, Nicola Benedetti and the Philharmonia © Philharmonia Orchestra | David McCaffrey
As gifts to the Philarmonia's 80th birthday season, Nicola Benedetti gives a barnstorming account of Elgar's Violin Concerto before Cristian Mӑcelaru gets emotionally drained by La Mer.
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Geneva80th Concours de Genève - Semi-Final 3, Session 1

Geneva International Music Competition
Debussy, Schumann
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande; Contestants of Concours de Genève; Kevin Chen; Michiaki Ueno

Geneva80th Concours de Genève - Semi-Final 3, Session 2

Geneva International Music Competition
Debussy, Schumann
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande; Contestants of Concours de Genève; Kevin Chen; Michiaki Ueno

DresdenDaniele Gatti & Gautier Capuçon

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Wagner, Saint-Saëns, Debussy
Staatskapelle Dresden; Daniele Gatti; Gautier Capuçon
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Claude Debussy © Public domain
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The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai © Public Domain
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