Claude Debussy

One of the most original composers who had a great influence on the course of 20th Centruy music from the concert hall to the world of jazz.

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Born 22.8.1862 eldest of 5 children.At the age of 10 gains a place in the Paris Conservatoire wins L'enfant prodigue 1884.Died Paris 25.1.18

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Worked in Paris when it was the mecca of the intellectual and artistic world. His music a big part of this fascinating and colourful scene.

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Abandoned his mistress Gabrielle Dupont 1899 to marry Rosalie Texier. Leaves his wife 1904 for the singer Emma Bardac. Died of cancer 1918.

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