Description

Marcel Dietschy's "La Passion de Claude Debussy," originally published in French in 1962, has been recognized as an essential reference for numerous previously unpublished details regarding Debussy. The author meticulously gathered documents related to every individual associated with the composer, resulting in a precise narrative of various events in Debussy's life. Additionally, the book provides extensive information about Debussy's family background and formative years. Dietschy's examination of Debussy's compositions is primarily biographical rather than musicological, offering valuable insights into the composer's intricate character. This English translation of Dietschy's biography presents this information to a new audience for the first time. The two translators have made several amendments, including corrections to Dietschy's own list of errata that were not included in the French version. They have also revised the bibliography and catalog of works, incorporating details about some recently uncovered manuscripts.