Debussy at 150: The Impressions Still Deceive

[EveningStar]

The New York Times:

 

Today marks the sesquicentennial of Debussy's birth.

 

Anthony Tommasini

August 17, 2012

 

CLASSICAL music institutions are usually quick to seize on major anniversaries of a composer’s birth or death as a convenient programming hook. Get ready for the Wagner and Verdi bicentennial celebrations next year.

 

But what happened to Debussy, born 150 years ago on Wednesday in St.-Germain-en-Laye, west of Paris? His anniversary has drawn surprisingly little notice, at least from major New York institutions. Carnegie Hall, the New York Philharmonic and Lincoln Center have scheduled no special events or festivals.

 

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