20th Century Music Styles PDF

MUSIC OF THE 20TH CENTURY ü rise the distinct musical styles that reflected a move away from the conventions of western classical music. ü These new styles were; 1. IMPRESSIONISM 2. EXPRESSIONISM 3. NEO-CLASSICISM 4. THE AVANT-GARDE 5. MODER...

MUSIC OF THE 20TH CENTURY ü rise the distinct musical styles that reflected a move away from the conventions of western classical music. ü These new styles were; 1. IMPRESSIONISM 2. EXPRESSIONISM 3. NEO-CLASSICISM 4. THE AVANT-GARDE 5. MODERN NATIONALISM IMPRESSIONISM Ø a term is found its way to music among french composers. Ø Based on an art movement started in 19th century, Claude Monet painting “ Impression Sunrise” CLAUDE DEBUSSY q He was the primary exponent of the impressionist movement and a focal point of the impressionist composers. q born in St. Germain en—Laye in France on August 22, 1862. q won top prize at the Prix de Rome competition with his composition L’ Enfant Prodigue. q The following compositions; 1. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun 2. String Quartet 3. Pelleas et Melisande 4. La Mer-a symphonic work for orchestra about the sea 5. Claire de Lune (moonlight)- his signature work, a piano composition. His total composition is 227, and his musical style is Romantic style. JOSEPH MAURICE RAVEL q was born in Ciboure, France. q entered Paris Conservatory of Music at 14 q His style is mainly romantic and modal melodies. q his musical styles: Jeaux d’ Eau or water fountains String quartet Bolero-his signature works Phapsodie Espanole ARNOLD SCHOENBERG q was born suburb of Vienna, Austria on September 13, 1874. q taught music theory and lesson in counterpoint. q he was influenced by Richard Wagner. q his work is a twelve- tone system. q his symphonic poem Pelleas und Melisande q Among of his works: Verklarte Nacht, Three Pieces Piano Pierrot Lunaire Gurreleider q He has composed 213 total compositions include concerti, orchestralmusic, piano music operas, choral music and songs. q died on July 13, 1951 in LA, California ,USA IGOR STRAVINSKY q was born in Lomonosov, Russia on June 17, 1882. q a Russian composer, uses nationalistic musical style and contemporary style. q His first masterpiece , The Firebird Suite, a ballet q other outstanding works include the ballet, Petrouchka (1911). The Rite of Spring (1913), The Rake’s Progress ( 1951) q His composition is full shocking music yet precise and full of artifice and theatricality. q his musical outputs has 127 works includes orchestral music, operas, instrumental music, ballets, solo, vocal and choral music.