Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast
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The Influence of Debussy on the Globalization of Music
Debussy was hugely influenced by a Javanese gammalan ensemble that visited Paris in 1889. The increasing globalization of music allowed composers like Debussy to imbibe the music of cultures from all over the world. This shows off something really important about late 19th century and 20th and 21st century music.
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