Claude Debussy
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Claude Debussy
Summary
Claude Debussy is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[2], he… he was born on August 22, 1862[3]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on March 25, 1918[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], and music critic[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[2], Claude Debussy…
- Claude Debussy passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
- Claude Debussy was born on August 22, 1862[3].
- Claude Debussy died on March 25, 1918[5].
- Burial took place at Passy Cemetery[10].
- Claude Debussy is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
- Burial took place at Grave of Claude Debussy[12].
- Claude Debussy's father was Manuel Debussy[13].
- Claude Debussy was married to Emma Bardac[14].
- Claude Debussy was married to Marie-Rosalie Texier[15].
- A child of Claude Debussy was Claude-Emma Debussy[16].
- Claude Debussy held citizenship in France[17].
- Claude Debussy worked as a composer[6].
- Claude Debussy's professions included pianist[7].
- Claude Debussy's professions included music critic[8].
- Claude Debussy was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[18].
- A notable student of Claude Debussy was Raoul Bardac[19].
- A notable student of Claude Debussy was María Grever[20].
- A notable work attributed to Claude Debussy is Pelléas et Mélisande[21].
- A notable work attributed to Claude Debussy is Préludes[22].
- A notable work attributed to Claude Debussy is Children's Corner[23].
- A notable work attributed to Claude Debussy is La Damoiselle élue[24].
- A notable work attributed to Claude Debussy is Suite bergamasque[25].
- A notable work attributed to Claude Debussy is Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune[26].
- Claude Debussy received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].
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Origins and Family
Claude Debussy's place of birth was Saint-Germain-en-Laye[2]. He was born on August 22, 1862[3]. His father was Manuel Debussy[13].
Education
Claude Debussy was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], and music critic[8]. Notable students include Raoul Bardac[19] and María Grever[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Pelléas et Mélisande[21], a dramatico-musical work[28], founded in 1901[29]; Préludes[22], a musical work/composition[30]; Children's Corner[23], a musical work/composition[31]; La Damoiselle élue[24], a musical work/composition[32]; Suite bergamasque[25], a musical work/composition[33], founded in 1905[34]; and Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune[26], a musical work/composition[35], founded in 1892[36]. Things named for Claude Debussy include Debussy Heights[37] and Debussy[38].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[39], in France[40] and Prix de Rome[41], an award[42], in France[43], founded in 1663[44].
Personal Life
Spouses include Emma Bardac[14], an opera singer[45], 1862–1934[46], of France[47] and Marie-Rosalie Texier[15], 1873–1932[48], of France[49]. A child of Claude Debussy was Claude-Emma Debussy[16].
Death and Burial
Claude Debussy died on March 25, 1918[5]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[50]. Recorded place of burial include Passy Cemetery[10], Père Lachaise Cemetery[11], and Grave of him[12].
Why It Matters
Claude Debussy has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 84 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Agnes Obel[52], a singer-songwriter[53], b. 1980[54], of Kingdom of Denmark[55], specialised in music composing[56]; Frank Churchill[57], a composer[58], 1901–1942[59], of United States[60], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score[61]; Buddy Baker[62], a composer[63], 1918–2002[64], of United States[65], awarded the Disney Legends[66], specialised in film score[67]; Henri Dutilleux[68], a composer[69], 1916–2013[70], of France[71], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[72]; Dominic Lewis[73], a film score composer[74], b. 1985[75], of United Kingdom[76], specialised in music[77]; and Pierre Boulez[78], a conductor[79], 1925–2016[80], of France[81], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[82], specialised in music[83].
Entities named for him include Debussy Heights[37] and Debussy[38].
FAQs
Where was Claude Debussy born?
Claude Debussy was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[2].
Where did Claude Debussy die?
Claude Debussy died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Claude Debussy's parents?
Claude Debussy's father was Manuel Debussy[13].
Who was Claude Debussy married to?
Claude Debussy's spouses include Emma Bardac[14] and Marie-Rosalie Texier[15].
What did Claude Debussy do for work?
Claude Debussy worked as composer[6], pianist[7], and music critic[8].
Where did Claude Debussy go to school?
Claude Debussy was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[18].
What awards did Claude Debussy receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[27] and Prix de Rome[41].
Who did Claude Debussy influence?
Claude Debussy has been cited as an influence by Agnes Obel[52], Frank Churchill[57], Buddy Baker[62], and Henri Dutilleux[68].