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4. The Odd Couple Debussy and Ravel on the Threshold of the 20th Century

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the tonic by Lowry Yankwich

Nov 1, 202100:45:25Music

Debussy and Ravel are often conjoined in the minds of piano students as the two French "impressionist" composers. But much is lost in such generalizations. This episode unpacks the distinct contributions of each composer...

4. The Odd Couple Debussy and Ravel on the Threshold of the 20th Century

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