In Reply to: Shosty "top of the heap"? Come, come, surely you jest! posted by Chris from Lafayette on January 22, 2016 at 09:45:46:
Igor = 1882, Bartok = 1881, Prokofiev = 1891 (well, I did say "or just before" so Prokofiev might barely qualify).Ok, so how many composer(s) *born during the 20th century* actually beat out Shostakovich for "greatness"? Not too many I'd say (I don't really care much for Prokofiev, personally).
Then, how many of those on your list might truly be considered "first rate" within the context of classical music from 18th century to... whenever?
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- I did say "born during the 20th century"... - genungo 11:20:28 01/22/16 (9)
- This is simple. Prokofiev bores me, Shostakovich doesn't. nt. - MWE 16:17:01 01/22/16 (2)
- I'm sure that with greater experience, careful listening, and. . . - Chris from Lafayette 21:14:05 01/23/16 (0)
- Interesting. I've never tired of Prokofiev, hope I never do. - jdaniel@jps.net 09:35:39 01/23/16 (0)
- Yes, you said, "born during the 20th century (or just before)" - Chris from Lafayette 15:28:36 01/22/16 (4)
- LOL. I knew my mentality was bent, but was unaware the bend is *literary*. nt - Rick W 09:26:56 01/23/16 (0)
- RE: Yes, you said, "born during the 20th century (or just before)" - Ivan303 19:40:48 01/22/16 (0)
- Great, but all of the composers you've just mentioned... - genungo 16:52:47 01/22/16 (1)
- I suppose one needs a certain critical mass among audiences, academicians and performers to be considered great - Chris from Lafayette 19:29:08 01/22/16 (0)
- I'd say Copland. In my mind he's fist rate.(nt) - kuma 11:37:52 01/22/16 (0)