This
work, from 1904, is said to have been
inspired by Watteau's painting "The Embarkation for Cythere." The water, waves, and the enchantment of the
island of joy, as seen in the painting, is perfectly captured in the music. The
first theme, with dotted rhythms and triplets, creates a sense of gaiety and
animation. The lyrical second theme embodies the tenderness and love of the
island. The coda is a glorious fanfare in honor of the goddess Aphrodite. Miyuki Otani
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Claude Debussy
L’Isle Joyeuse (The Island of Joy) Play
Recorded on 04/10/2004, uploaded on 01/13/2009
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L'Isle Joyeuse (The Island of Joy) Claude Debussy
This work, from 1904, is said to have been inspired by Watteau's painting "The Embarkation for Cythere." The water, waves, and the enchantment of the island of joy, as seen in the painting, is perfectly captured in the music. The first theme, with dotted rhythms and triplets, creates a sense of gaiety and animation. The lyrical second theme embodies the tenderness and love of the island. The coda is a glorious fanfare in honor of the goddess Aphrodite. Miyuki Otani
More music by Claude Debussy
Poissons d’or, from Images, Book II
La Puerta del Vino, from Préludes Book II
Rapsodie (arr. Rousseau)
Soiree dans Grenade, from Estampes
Beau Soir
Reflets dans l’eau, from Images, Book 1
Ondine, from Préludes Book II
Bruyères, from Préludes Book 2, No. 5
Pagodes, from Estampes
General Lavine – eccentric, from Préludes Book II
Performances by same musician(s)
12 Variations in C Major on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman” K. 265
Jeux d’eau (Fountains)
La Soirée dans Grenade (Evening in Grenada), from Estampes
Pagodes, from Estampes
Estampes
Jardins sous la pluie (Gardens in the rain), from Estampes
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