While trying to finish a term paper in the late 60s, I listened to a certain passage of The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian hundreds of times. It’s just part, I suppose, of my obsession with music. Debussy ...

Happy Birthday today to Claude Debussy, born on this date in 1862! Since childhood Debussy had a fascination with the sea. For his three symphonic sketches collectively titled “La Mer” (The Sea), he ...

Since childhood Claude Debussy had a fascination with the sea. For his three symphonic sketches collectively titled “La Mer” [The Sea], he took inspiration from literature and art including the iconic ...

Parisian electronic wonders Polo & Pan curated this week's classical-heavy #TBT Mixtape, featuring deep cuts from their musical education by Claude Debussy, Snoop Dogg, Bach, le chat and more. By Nick ...

Experts have created a playlist of songs guaranteed to cure writer’s block featuring Elton John, The XX – and Mozart. Psychologist Dr Becky Spelman has put together the list of concentration-boosting ...

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I’ve always loved Claude Debussy’s music. From the first time I heard “Afternoon of a Faun” when I was around 19 or twenty, his music has exerted a strong emotional pull on me. For me, Debussy–and ...