Date of Award
2010
Document Type
Campus Access Dissertation
Department
School of Music
Sub-Department
Conducting
First Advisor
Donald Portnoy
Abstract
Claude Debussy (1862-1918) was one of the most important composers in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. His innovative harmonic language changed principles of tonal music which had existed for more than two hundred years. Debussy established a new musical style, and his innovations have influenced generations of composers.
In the 1890s Debussy freed himself from Wagner's influence and created his own musical style. His only String Quartet, Prélude à l'Après-midi d'un faune, Pelléas et Mélisande, and the Nocturnes are his most significant works during this period. This document will include historical research and score analysis of the Nocturnes, seeking to make a comprehensive stylistic analysis in order to understand Debussy's musical style at this time.
Rights
© 2010, Chun-Yi Liu
Recommended Citation
Liu, C.(2010). Claude Debussy's Nocturnes and His Musical Style In the1890s. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/363