April 2013 Is Impressionism/Expressionism Month!

[Mirror Image]

I will certainly include some Delius, as well as Ravel, Debussy, Respighi, Scriabin, Szymanowski, RVW, Roussel and Bax.

Sounds good, Ilaria.

[Karl Henning]

It's subliminal messaging to make us listen to Delius.

Won't work.

[Karl Henning]

It's almost like you love Delius. (I'd guess one of them was meant to be Debussy...)

Even a fan of Delius finds it hard to remember him sometimes.

[Mirror Image]

What is Expressionist music anyway? 2nd VS?

Characteristics of expressionism in music:
* episodic, fragmentary form and structure
* abrupt musical language
* clashing dissonances
* interest in common man
* tonality, triadic harmony, and consonance vs. dissonance are not valid anymore
* abstract procedures
* great emotional intensity

Yes, early Schoenberg and Berg definitely count here. Webern not so much. The guy didn't compose anything worthy of attention anyway. I think we can also include Krenek and Hartmann in this Expressionistic context. Mahler was mentioned and he is a good choice as would be some of Schreker's music.

[madaboutmahler]

I am definitely definitely in!! Looking forward to revisiting favourites as well as exploring much music by Delius, de Falla, Vaughan Williams, Szymanowski etc

[Karl Henning]

. . . Webern not so much. The guy didn't compose anything worthy of attention anyway.

ROFL

[Mirror Image]

I am definitely definitely in!! Looking forward to revisiting favourites as well as exploring much music by Delius, de Falla, Vaughan Williams, Szymanowski etc

I figured you'd be up to this, Daniel!

[madaboutmahler]

I figured you'd be up to this, Daniel!

I was very pleased to see this month had been created!

I'm going to be wanting to explore De Falla. Can I have one or two recording recommendations please?

[Sergeant Rock]

Yes, early Schoenberg and Berg definitely count here. Webern not so much. The guy didn't compose anything worthy of attention anyway.

The 6 Pieces op.6, the 5 Pieces op.10...definitely expressionism, and definitely great music. Your dismissal of Webern is....well, I won't express my feelings 

Sarge

[North Star]

Characteristics of expressionism in music:
* episodic, fragmentary form and structure
* abrupt musical language
* clashing dissonances
* interest in common man
* tonality, triadic harmony, and consonance vs. dissonance are not valid anymore
* abstract procedures
* great emotional intensity

Yes, early Schoenberg and Berg definitely count here. Webern not so much. The guy didn't compose anything worthy of attention anyway. I think we can also include Krenek and Hartmann in this Expressionistic context. Mahler was mentioned and he is a good choice as would be some of Schreker's music.

Thanks, John, this seems to be what several web sources say, too.

[Mirror Image]

I was very pleased to see this month had been created!

I'm going to be wanting to explore De Falla. Can I have one or two recording recommendations please?

de Falla is a favorite of mine, Daniel. Two recording recommendations? Sure! Here you go:

[Mirror Image]

Thanks, John, this seems to be what several web sources say, too.

No problem, Karlo. I got it from a website. So just a simple copy/paste.

[Mirror Image]

The 6 Pieces op.6, the 5 Pieces op.10...definitely expressionism, and definitely great music. Your dismissal of Webern is....well, I won't express my feelings 

Sarge

I've never been a fan of Webern. I do like a lot of Schoenberg and I love Berg's music.

[North Star]

I've never been a fan of Webern. I do like a lot of Schoenberg and I love Berg's music.

Not even Langsamer Satz

[Brahmsian]

Can Chausson and Faure also count as Impressionism?  I was going to declare April 2013 French composer month, but I'm happy someone else prevented me from my gluttony of monthly proclamations! 

[Mirror Image]

Can Chausson and Faure also count as Impressionism?  I was going to declare April 2013 French composer month, but I'm happy someone else prevented me from my gluttony of monthly proclamations! 

Faure and Chausson were both pre-cursors to Impressionism and very much Romantic composers.

[madaboutmahler]

de Falla is a favorite of mine, Daniel. Two recording recommendations? Sure! Here you go:

Thanks, John! These two look great!

[Brahmsian]

How about Villa-Lobos? 

[Brian]

Webern not so much. The guy didn't compose anything worthy of attention anyway.

I nominate May to be "Unworthy Month": Webern, Mozart, J.S. Bach, and Francois Bayle.

[Brahmsian]

I nominate May to be "Unworthy Month": Webern, Mozart, J.S. Bach, and Francois Bayle.