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The outbreak of hostilities in 1914 was the prelude to Debussy's last great creative outburst, a handful of brilliant masterworks forged in the face of desperate illness and a world descending into global warfare. Presented by Donald Macleod.

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  • Claude Debussy

    6 Epigraphes antiques, No.4 Pour la danseuse aux crotales

    Katia and Marielle Labèque (pianos)

  • Claude Debussy

    12 Etudes pour piano, No.10-12

    Mitsuko Uchida (piano)

  • Claude Debussy

    Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp

    Eszter Horgas (flute), György Konrád (viola), Andrea Vigh (harp)

  • Claude Debussy

    En blanc et noir

    Katia and Marielle Labèque (pianos)

  • Claude Debussy

    6 Epigraphes antiques, No.4 Pour la danseuse aux crotales

    Katia and Marielle Labèque (pianos)

  • Claude Debussy

    12 Etudes pour piano, No.10-12

    Mitsuko Uchida (piano)

  • Claude Debussy

    Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp

    Eszter Horgas (flute), György Konrád (viola), Andrea Vigh (harp)

  • Claude Debussy

    En blanc et noir

    Katia and Marielle Labèque (pianos)

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