Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande

Learn about Claude Debussy's only completed opera, 'Pelléas et Mélisande', with Lawrence Gilman's expert guide. Discover the intricacies of the love triangle between Prince Golaud, Mélisande, and Pelléas, as jealousy and obsession lead to tragedy. Gilman's masterful analysis of the French libretto, adapted from Maurice Maeterlinck's play, explores the opera's symbolism and Debussy's groundbreaking music. As a landmark in 20th-century music, 'Pelléas et Mélisande' remains a timeless work of art that captures the essence of human emotion and desire.