From: "DIANE M. CLARK (MUSIC DEPARTMENT)"
Subject: Re: Art Song Question
To: vocalist
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

> My question is this...would you consider Debussy a Romantic or 20th century
> composer. There has been some differences in opinion so I thought I would
> ask all of you.

Many 20th century music courses begin with Debussy. A few of his earlier
songs were in the romantic style, but as he matured and came into his own,
his songs took on the characteristics now identified with Impressionism.

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