University of South Carolina
Claude Debussy's Nocturnes and His Musical Style In the1890s
Abstract
dc:description.abstract<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- D.M.A.
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Campus Access Dissertation
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- School of Music
- Year
- 2010
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Liu, Chun-Yi
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Donald Portnoy
Subjects
dc:subject × 5Rights
dc:rights- Statement dc:rights
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- © 2010, Chun-Yi Liu
Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Repository record dc:identifier
- https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/363
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:scholarcommons.sc.edu:etd-1364