Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande by Lawrence Gilman
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"Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande" by Lawrence Gilman is a guide to the opera, complete with musical examples from Debussy's score, authored in the early 20th century. This work provides an in-depth analysis of Claude Debussy's groundbreaking opera, which was first performed in 1902 and is based on the play by Maurice Maeterlinck. It discusses Debussy's innovative musical techniques and the emotional depth of the opera's characters, primarily focusing on the love story
of Pelléas and Mélisande, set against themes of fate and tragedy. The opening of this guide elaborates on the significance of Debussy's "Pelléas et Mélisande" in the history of music, noting its departure from traditional operatic forms. It presents an overview of Debussy's unique artistic style, detailing the operatic narrative as a lyrical drama rich in atmosphere and emotional nuance. Through discussions of the characters, such as the mysterious Mélisande and her relationship with Pelléas and Golaud, it highlights the interplay between music and the haunting themes of love and destiny. Additionally, it sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the score, emphasizing how Debussy's music complements the ethereal and poignant nature of Maeterlinck's text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gilman, Lawrence, 1878-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande A Guide to the Opera with Musical Examples from the Score |
| Credits |
Produced by David Newman, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | MT: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition |
| Subject | Debussy, Claude, 1862-1918. Pelléas et Mélisande |
| Subject | Opera |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16488 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 604 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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