Described by Debussy as ‘a seascape without figures’, La Mer - TopicsExpress



          

Described by Debussy as ‘a seascape without figures’, La Mer captures not only the raw essence of the sea but also represents the uncountable human thoughts, moods and primal reactions. The theme for cello swells and retreats with the timpani and horns subtly echoing its pattern, the music even looks like a wave on page. Debussy asked his publisher to have Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s painting on the cover. Explore and listen to this work at bsolive/la-mer
Posted on: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 17:03:29 +0000

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