On the Interpretation of the Melodies of Claude Debussy (Vox Musicae Series, No. 2)

The grand and noble traditions of interpretation disappear, are quickly damaged. That is why it is so important to be able to rely upon your testimony and your experience, you who had the immense joy to premier, accompanied by their author, and to interpret so often the vocal works of our great Claude Debussy, our dear Claude de France.
-- From the letter preface by Darius Milhaud