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In Reply to: RE: Yup - the Ligeti Piano Etudes are classics already posted by Chris from Lafayette on May 07, 2016 at 15:47:12
I'm a fan of the Ligeti piano etudes too. As for Webern, I had the opportunity to perform his Five Pieces for Orchestra in college and was struck by how much it evoked Mahler, except fragmented, as through a kaleidoscope. I think even a dedicated Webern connoisseur wouldn't want to be limited solely to his soundscape, and I would say the same about Mahler.But even using your definition, there was a whole lot more going on in the 20th century than that, as you know. One example I gave, George Crumb, was originally influenced by among others Webern (I was surprised to learn), but developed in a very different direction. And his students include Jennifer Higdon and Christopher Rouse, major American composers today. Also look at another 20th century composer influenced by the second Viennese school -- Leonard Bernstein. Again, a very different direction.
Edits: 05/08/16Follow Ups:
Well, I need to listen again to George Crumb and try to see what influences are evident. Thanks.
And, yes, I know that Stravinsky wrote a couple of 12-tone works. But I think that when people talk about Stravinsky, those 12-tone pieces usually aren't what they mean.
At this point in time no sides need be taken really.
Composers can use the technique, strictly or loosely. Or not.
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