Modern Music Styles and Composers

George Gershwin

• A prominent composer and pivotal figure in the development of modern jazz.
• His notable works blend elements of jazz and classical music.
• Major pieces include "Rhapsody in Blue" and "La La Lucile".

Neo-Classicism Artists

• Sergei Prokofiev, a major 20th-century composer known for pioneering techniques and rhythmic innovations.

Chance Music

• Defined by unpredictability; each performance can vary significantly.
• Utilizes random techniques, which can include natural sounds or electronic elements.
• John Cage, a key figure in chance music, challenged conventional music creation.

Modern Nationalism

• Combines contemporary musical techniques with traditional folk materials.
• Characterized by polytonality, using multiple tonal centers.
• Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, known for integrating Russian themes and humor in his works.

Electronic Music

• Involves the use of electronic instruments and technology for music production.
• Edgar Varese, an innovative composer, is noted for merging music with noise.
• Karlheinz Stockhausen is recognized as a central figure in the electronic music genre.

Impressionism

• An art movement originating in 19th century Paris focused on capturing fleeting impressions rather than clear detail.
• Claude Monet's "Impression, soleil levant" inspired the movement’s name.
• Characterized by the use of color and light, often painted with short strokes and vibrant hues.

Post-Impressionism

• Expanded upon Impressionism by introducing simplification and geometric approaches in art.
• Artists experimented with distortion and fragmentation of objects.

Fauvism

• Defined by bold brushwork and vibrant, often unnatural colors.
• Follows a visual distortion that emphasizes expressive color over representational accuracy.

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