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ComposerDebussy, Claude (1862-1918)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Work typeOrchestral
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SevilleSinfónico 05: El Impresionismo

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Coll, Poulenc, Debussy
Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla; Lucas Macías Navarro; Lucas Jussen; Arthur Jussen

ManchesterMahler’s ‘Titan’

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Debussy, Howard, Mahler
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Elena Schwarz; Peter Moore

GenevaSemi-Final Conducting 3 - With the OSR

Geneva International Music Competition
Debussy, Schumann
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande; Contestants of Concours de Genève
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Siren Calls: West Australian SO sets sail

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An impressive new work by Paul Stanhope, Mahāsāgar (the Indian Ocean) is well sung and played by the WASO choir and orchestra with soloists Sara Macliver and Andrew Goodwin, alongside some oceanic favourites
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Gardner and the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Proms

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The London Philharmonic and Edward Gardner steer us through four ocean-related pieces, by Sibelius, Tippett, Ravel and Debussy.
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Canellakis conducts the New York Phil with clarity and balance

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Karina Canellakis conducts a program at the New York Philharmonic of works tied to the mystical or ineffable, with astonishing clarity.
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Bachtrack top ten: Claude Debussy

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Claude Debussy disliked the label “Impressionism”, which was used to describe many of his compositions. Impressionist or minutely detailed, enjoy our playlist of “top ten” Debussy masterpieces.

Top ten musical sunrises

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Rise and shine! Our editors Mark and Elisabeth offer a top ten playlist for your morning enjoyment... 

Six works inspired by the sea

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We look at Peter Grimes and other works inspired by the sea.