Debussy’s Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp

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A 7 page research paper/essay that examines the last works of Debussy. The writer argues that Debussy was, above all else, a musical innovator. Looking specifically his sonatas for cello, flute-viola-harp & violin, the writer argues that examination of these works, focusing on his Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp, indicates that it is necessary to know something of the “sprit and style” of these works in order to accurately reconstruct Debussy’s intention regarding performance practices (Abravanel 28). Bibliography lists 8 sources.