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| Claude Debussy
(1862 - 1918)
| Timeline |
| 1862 |
Born 22 August at St.Germain-en-Laye, France |
| 1872 |
Enters the Paris Conservatoire de Musique at age 10 |
| 1880 |
Travels to Russia to join the musical circle of Madame von Meck, who was also Tchaikovsky's patron |
| 1884 |
Wins the Conservatory's highest honour, the Prix de Rome for his cantata L'Enfant prodigue |
| 1894 |
Completes his first real masterpiece, Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune |
| 1899 |
Marries Rosalie Texier, but later leaves her for Emma Bardac |
| 1902 |
Premiere of his only completed opera, Pelléas et Mélisande |
| 1913 |
Composes his last major orchestral work, for the ballet Jeux |
| 1918 |
Dies 25 March from cancer |
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