Claude Debussy

Achille-Claude Debussy (August 22, 1862 – March 25, 1918) was a composer of European classical music. He developed the style commonly referred to as Impressionist music. Debussy's music represents the transition from late-romantic music to 20th century music.

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Claude Debussy was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Yvelines, France. He studied with Guiraud and others at the Paris Conservatoire from 1872 until 1884, and won the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1884. As part of the prize, Debussy traveled to Rome, Italy to further his studies. Unhappy with the situation in Rome, Debussy returned to Paris.

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