I conducted for interviews at the conclusion of the 2006 International Debussy Congress. Roy Howat, James Briscoe, Marie Rolf, and Richard Langham Smith all generously donated their time to speak with me. Their comments were insightful and engaging and I look forward to presenting them in the film. Elliott Antokoletz, Professor of Musicology at UT and Co-Director of the Congress will be interviewed during November.
Pierre Jacquard, whose grandfather Charles Domergue was a friend of Debussy’s at Mécénés is interested in my project and will show me locations around Paris which were important in Debussy’s life. I was lucky to catch him before his return to Paris on Tuesday and consider myself very fortunate to have met him.
I attended the second performance of the Fall of the House of Usher. Orledge’s realization of Debussy’s sketches and libretto is very effective, very moving. I recommend that people attend nextt weekend’s performances.
The Congress was a great success and presented very engaging and provocative lectures and discussions. Thanks to all who participated.
