Debussy's Pelléas Et Mélisande: A Guide to the Opera with Musical Examples from the Score

Lawrence Gilman's 'Debussy's Pelléas Et Mélisande: A Guide to the Opera with Musical Examples from the Score' is an early 20th-century analysis of Claude Debussy's innovative opera, first performed in 1902. The guide explores the emotional depth of the characters and the opera's themes of fate and tragedy, focusing on the love story between Pelléas and Mélisande. It highlights Debussy's departure from traditional operatic forms and provides musical examples from the score, illustrating how his unique style enhances the narrative's lyrical drama.