Travel with Rick Steves · Saturday, July 11, 2026
Elizabeth Van Hest suggests that some music can be described as impressionistic, noting that Claude Debussy's work fits this style. Debussy was active in the same period as the Impressionist painters, suggesting a connection in artistic sensibilities.
“Now, you know, we all are tied into a certain medium when we're thinking about art, but music is part of this also. Can it be any coincidence that to me, some music feels impressionistic? Yes. You should listen to Claude Debussy for instance.”
“Was he living and working in the same decade? Yes.”