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Debussy: La Mer (L 109)

Stephen Johnson explores the depths of Debussy's La Mer, "Trois esquises symphoniques" – Three Symphonic Sketches, assisted by the Â鶹Éç National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Kenneth Woods.

Debussy's La Mer – "The Sea" – seems a literal title and description of the piece, but he also called it "Trois esquises symphoniques" – Three Symphonic Sketches. What did Debussy mean by that and how much does it tell us about the kind of music that Debussy was writing? Stephen Johnson explores the depths of La Mer assisted by members of the Â鶹Éç National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Kenneth Woods.

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Music Played

  • Claude Debussy

    La Mer - 3 symphonic sketches for orchestra

    Performers: Â鶹Éç National Orchestra of Wales, Kenneth Woods

Broadcast

  • Sat 29 May 2004 14:00