Debussy said, "The primary aim of French music is to give pleasure." The coffee break explores the concept that Debussy's music captures the emotion and power of the moment--being mesmerized by clouds or thrilled by a festival--rather than being taken on a journey. We talk a bit about how he achieves this technically(shifting chords and not using half steps)but mainly we listen to Debussy's dreamy, colorful music that celebrates the precious present.

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