Gamelan’s Influence on Claude Debussy | Revolution and Romance: Musical Masters of the 19th Century
Gamelan inspired Claude Debussy to move away from the maximal style of Richard Wagner that was dominating European music.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 4'21''
- Broadcast year: 2016
Curriculum Connection
- Music | World Music Traditions | Gamelan
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Revolution and Romance: Musical Masters of the 19th Century
- Episode: Party Like It's 1899
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