Chez Stravinsky

[Linus]

But Linus is operating on the premise that dissonance is unattractive music and consonance is beauty.

I don't think I do. In this case I'm just interested in consonance as a means for release of tension.

Actually, I find dissonance very attractive indeed; most of my favourite playlists would be unbearable to me otherwise.

[Rons_talking]

I don't think I do. In this case I'm just interested in consonance as a means for release of tension.

Actually, I find dissonance very attractive indeed; most of my favourite playlists would be unbearable to me otherwise.

I stand corrected. Stravinsky lijkes to manipulate the rhythm to keep even the most simple materials unpredictable. So tension is hard to avoid  . But some of the works cited might be the solution to your query.

[Karl Henning]

Rhythmic genius.  'Tis true.

[not edward]

To paraphrase Grisey: Stravinsky sets down a rhythm, and you think it'll change, but it doesn't. Then when you think it won't change, it does.

Personal experience: I used to not like Stravinsky, but when I went through a period of attempting to compose myself, suddenly the music clicked with me in a big way. And in almost everything I wrote, I unconsciously tried to copy that Stravinskian sense of keeping you off-base rhythmically (except when I wrote in triple time and sounded like bad Webern).

[Karl Henning]

Most interesting, and thanks for sharing.

[Karl Henning]

Sometimes, I feel that if he had written nothing more than the Symphonies d'instruments à vent, that work alone had made him immortal.

[Karl Henning]

Yes!

[Mirror Image]

Have you seen the short film about the work? 

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Highly recommended.

Yeah, I like this documentary and the one on Schoenberg was quite good as well.

[Rons_talking]

Yeah, I like this documentary and the one on Schoenberg was quite good as well.

I just ordered the DVD. I might even be able to get my wife to watch!

[ritter]

I must check out that DVD of The Final Chorale. Othe productions in that same series have been very  interesting.

For those who admire the magnificenr Symphonies of wind instruments, the original, partial version for piano is well worth exploring as well. It can be heard on this CD, along with other great music by or in hommage to Debussy:

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[Mirror Image]

I just ordered the DVD. I might even be able to get my wife to watch!

Very cool. I remember buying this DVD super-cheap for $7.

[Lisztianwagner]

I was suggested to listen to this work:

https://www.youtube.com/v/4MIt-GrZ5F4

One of the first Stravinsky's compositions, much influenced by Impressionism, Debussy and Tchaikovsky, but still prefiguring some melodic softness  and sharp power of evocation of the Firebird. Such a very charming piece, I liked its fairy and persuasive harmonies, its colour, timbric elegance and poetical beauty; but I was very suprised to discover that Stravinsky quoted Wagner's Good Friday Music in the adagio section, as a friend of mine made me notice.

[Moonfish]

Has anybody here read Stephen Walsh's two part biography of Stravinsky? Would you recommend them?

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[Karl Henning]

I have, and I recommend them highly.

[Moonfish]

I have, and I recommend them highly.

[Moonfish]

Hmm, Stravinsky is a much more interesting composer than I had ever imagined. I think I was Le "sacrified" at an early age and steered clear...       So much to catch up on!

I am really enjoying Boulez's performances!

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[Karl Henning]

The enthusiasm will seize you!

[NJ Joe]

Just saw a used copy of this dirt cheap on Amazon and snatched it up.  Greatly looking forward to it.

[Mirror Image]

Just saw a used copy of this dirt cheap on Amazon and snatched it up.  Greatly looking forward to it.

Oh, this is quite good indeed. I love Boulez's earlier Stravinsky performances.

[The new erato]

I have, and I recommend them highly.

Seconded by me as well.