A Centenary Celebration of Claude Debussy
On May 18, Alliance Française de Westchester will celebrate the legacy of influential French composer Claude Debussy for the centenary of his death, which was in March of 1918. Its concert celebration of the composer’s work will include a performance that features three guest performers: pianist Hélène Jeanney and flutists Joseph Piscitelli and Dominique Soucy. The event will consist of multiple famous pieces from Debussy’s repertoire (including L’isle Joyeuse and Petite Suite). Included will be selections by Ravel, Stravinsky, Fauré, Saint-Saens and Satie. Throughout the program, the musicians will provide the broader context for the pieces chosen for the concert, their relevance and information about Debussy’s life. They will also discuss Debussy’s influence on modern composers and artists like John Williams and Duke Ellington. After the performance, champagne and chocolates will be offered. The concert will take place in Gallery9 at 31 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains. For more info, visit afwestchesterny.org.
A version of this article first appeared in the May issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.
