Debussy's Paris : piano portraits of the Belle Époque / Catherine Kautsky.
| Author/creator |
Kautsky, Catherine author. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2017] |
| Copyright Notice | ©2017 |
| Description | xxix, 223 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Claude Debussy (1862-1918): a biographical note -- Pierrot conquers Paris -- Clowns, poets, and circus daredevils -- Dance steps out of line -- The cakewalk wars -- A taste for the Orient -- Asia on a pedestal -- Child's play and make believe -- Fairies and fairy tales -- Crossovers on land and at sea -- The floating world -- Fair-haired maidens -- Edgar Allan Poe's "Imp of the perverse" -- The sounds of nationalism -- Afterword. In conversation with Baudelaire and Proust. |
| Abstract | Claude Debussy's exquisite piano works have captivated generations with their dreamlike atmosphere and mysterious soundscapes. Written in Paris at the height of the Belle Époque, the music creates a soundtrack for Parisians' enjoyment of such delights as clowns, mermaids, eccentric dances, and the dark tales of Edgar Allan Poe. This book explores how key works reflect not only the most appealing and innocent aspects of Paris but also more disquieting attitudes of the time such as racism, colonial domination, and nationalistic hostility. Debussy left no avenue unexplored, and his piano works present a sweeping overview of the passions, vices, and obsessions of the era. The author reveals little-known elements of Parisian culture and weaves the music, the man, the city, and the era into an indissoluble whole. Her portrait will delight anyone who has ever been entranced by Debussy's music or the city that inspired it. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-210) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2017007048 |
| ISBN | 9781442269828 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1442269820 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (ePub ebook) |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.D28 K2 2017 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |