3 legendary performances | 3 legendary conductors | 3 different approaches to this masterpiece
Claude Debussy’s most famous work La Mer can be considered closely aligned to symbolist concepts – the programmatic nature of this piece made it a pioneering work of musical impre
3 legendary performances | 3 legendary conductors | 3 different approaches to this masterpiece
Claude Debussy’s most famous work La Mer can be considered closely aligned to symbolist concepts – the programmatic nature of this piece made it a pioneering work of musical impressionism.
DVD 1
Claudio Abbado | Lucerne Festival Orchestra (2003)
Daniel Barenboim | The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (2000)
Eugene Ormandy | The Philadelphia Orchestra (1977)
Documentary: "Discovering La Mer", directed by Angelika Stiehler
Repertoire:
Claude Debussy: La Mer
DVD 2
"Music Cannot Be Learned"
A Film by Georges Gachot
The fascinating documentary gives deep insights into the life and work of Claude Debussy based on the reports by those who encountered the great composer. Including Debussy’s “Childrens Corner” performed by Zoltán Kocsis, 1991.