The Musicological Analysis On Claude Debussy's Rhapsody For Orchestra And Saxophone

Claude Debussy is one of the most important composers between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.He is considered the most important composer of Impressionist music.Rhapsody for Saxophone and Orchestra was composed during 1901-1903.Debussy was commissioned to compose this work for the saxophone.It's also a work of his mature style.This work is loved by many classical saxophone virtuosi and frequently performed on the international stage.In order to explore the unique artistic value of the work,the thesis studies its background,genre,composition techniques and music style,and analyses the factors that influence the formation of the composer's personal style.The thesis uses the method of musicology analysis.It combines the perspective of social history and culture with musical analysis.Apart from the introduction and conclusion,the thesis is divided into three chapters.Chapter One is a general introduction,it briefly reviews Debussy's life,composition and the development of classical saxophone,and also introduces the composing background.Chapter Two is musical analysis.It makes a detailed and in-depth study of the motives,themes,harmony,structure and orchestration of the works.Chapter Three is about the style and evaluation of the work,exploring the various factors that influence Debussy's composing.The conclusion is:this is an impressionist work that created in the mature period of Debussy's.The composer takes into account both the characteristics of the performer and the saxophone,and is also influenced by the American poet Allan Poe.Whether among Debussy's works or the saxophone works,this piece is of great artistic value.