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Impressionist Composers
If you are searching for interesting and concise facts about the names of Impressionist Composers then search no more! What was the Impressionist period? Definition: The Impressionist period of classical music was a French initiated movement, led by Claude Debussy, as a reaction to the emotional exuberance and epic themes of the Romantic period. The Impressionist period spanned 1875–1925.

Impressionist composers focussed on suggestion and atmosphere as opposed to the emotional themes of the romantics.

The Impressionist composers favored short forms such as the nocturne, arabesque and prelude. Who were the composers of the Impressionist period? Click a link for interesting and fast  facts and information about the greatest top classical Impressionist musicians.

Claude Debussy

Maurice Ravel

Isaac Albéniz
Frederick Delius
Paul Dukas
Manuel de Falla
Charles Griffes
Charles Martin Loeffler
Albert Roussel
Ottorino Respighi
Karol Szymanowski

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