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-romant

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.

Debussy began music instruction when he was nine years old, but his talents soon became evident and at age eleven Debussy entered the Paris Conservatoire. Debussy studied with Guiraud and others at the Paris Conservatoire (1872-84) and as the winner of the Prix de Rome, Debussy traveled to Rome to further his studies (1885-7).