15th October 1905
Debussy’s La Mer performed for the first time
La Mer, by French composer Claude Debussy, had its first public performance in Paris in October 1905. It had taken 18 months to compose, with work starting in Burgundy and drawing to a close in Eastbourne. Between these, a portion was also completed in Jersey where the sea proved a source of inspiration.
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Other events that occured in October
The Channel Islands’ oldest inhabitant dies
- The oldest inhabitant of the Channel Islands died in St Helier at the age of 104.
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Aristocrat John Hervey is arrested in Jersey
- John Hervey was arrested after being stopped by customs officials on his way into Jersey.
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Jersey holds its first modern marathon
- Jersey held its first modern marathon in 2006 when 300 long-distance runners set off on a route that took them across the island.
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Derren Brown plays Russian roulette on live TV
- Derren Brown came to Jersey to play Russian roulette in a live broadcast that was shown nationwide on Channel 4.
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