The Piano Works of Claude Debussy or in the concert hall

or in the concert hall

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The Piano Works of Claude Debussy or in the concert hallThis book is a firsthand report of a great composer's intentions in regard to the performance of his music. These intentions have been digested and interpreted for us by the composer's friend Robert Schmitz (18891949), who was himself a distinguished pianist, an articulate musician, and a well known teacher. The product is an authoritative commentary on the entire body of Debussy's work for piano solo. Written for both performers and listeners, the