When and where was Claude Debussy born?
Achille Claude Debussy was born on the 22nd of August 1862 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a quiet town on the north-western fringes of Paris.
Questions about Claude Debussy
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What major award did Claude Debussy win in 1884?
In 1884, Claude Debussy won the Prix de Rome, France's most prestigious musical award, with his cantata L'enfant prodigue.
When did the opera Pelléas et Mélisande by Claude Debussy premiere?
The opera Pelléas et Mélisande by Claude Debussy premiered on the 30th of April 1902.
When did Claude Debussy die and what was the cause of death?
Claude Debussy died of colon cancer on the 25th of March 1918 at his home.
Where is Claude Debussy buried?
Claude Debussy's body was reinterred the following year in the small Passy Cemetery, fulfilling his wish to rest among the trees and the birds.