Greatest unsung composer of the 20th century?

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Greatest unsung composer of the 20th century?

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jochanaan

#40
April 30, 2015, 10:52:03 AM
"Greatest" is problematic, as discussed extensively elsewhere on these forums.  Perhaps a more accurate wording for what we're discussing might be: "Most undeservedly undersung..."

And with that in mind, I nominate: Robert Suderburg.  Nobody seems to have heard of him but me, and I have heard only two works, his admirable Voyage de nuit d'apres Baudelaire for soprano and strings, and his Piano Concerto "within the mirror of time" which deserves much more attention that it has gotten (which is effectively none since its premiere and only recording by Bela Siki, Milton Katims and the Seattle Symphony Orchestra).
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Karl Henning

#41
April 30, 2015, 10:59:39 AM
Gosh, and "other" is nosing ahead of the many-headed Rueds!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Rinaldo

#42
April 30, 2015, 02:29:44 PM
Quote from: jochanaan on April 30, 2015, 10:52:03 AM"Greatest" is problematic

Hence I tried to rig the game so people would see the light! Alas, to no avail.. >:(  :P
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The Six

#43
May 02, 2015, 07:25:09 AM
Abel Decaux, but he was barely 20th century and only wrote one piece.

Florestan

#44
May 02, 2015, 12:21:34 PM
Quote from: MN Dave on April 28, 2015, 05:33:26 PM
Erich Zann

It´s a tie with Adrian Leverkuhn and Jean-Christophe Krafft.
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springrite

#45
May 02, 2015, 12:26:06 PM
Mr. Henning has asked to be classified as a 21st century composer. I applaud his sportsmanship.

Rued Numero Uno it is.
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Moonfish

#46
May 02, 2015, 01:22:37 PM
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Ken B

#47
May 02, 2015, 01:41:30 PM
Stravinsky.

I know, this seems silly, right? Well wander over the the greatest 20th C composer thread. Stravinsky is seriously undersung on GMG.

Karl Henning

#48
May 04, 2015, 04:40:51 AM
Quote from: Ken B on May 02, 2015, 01:41:30 PM
Stravinsky.

I know, this seems silly, right? Well wander over the the greatest 20th C composer thread. Stravinsky is seriously undersung on GMG.

I'm a huge fan!  I must be letting the side down . . . .
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

#49
May 04, 2015, 04:42:00 AM
Quote from: springrite on May 02, 2015, 12:26:06 PM
Mr. Henning has asked to be classified as a 21st century composer. I applaud his sportsmanship.

The dates of my best work will support this classification, I think.

(* takes a deep bow *)
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

The new erato

#50
May 04, 2015, 04:51:13 AM
Quote from: Ken B on May 02, 2015, 01:41:30 PM
Stravinsky.

I know, this seems silly, right? Well wander over the the greatest 20th C composer thread. Stravinsky is seriously undersung on GMG.
Yes I noticed that. Couldn't believe my eyes, but was too lazy to make up my own list.

Jubal Slate

#51
May 04, 2015, 08:03:17 AM
Quote from: Florestan on May 02, 2015, 12:21:34 PM
It´s a tie with Adrian Leverkuhn and Jean-Christophe Krafft.

:D

Jo498

#52
May 04, 2015, 08:07:44 AM
Don't forget Otto Jägermeier!
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_J%C3%A4germeier (German only)
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Karl Henning

#54
May 04, 2015, 11:09:11 AM
Tro lo lo lo!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Madiel

#57
May 06, 2015, 08:30:00 PM
Just bought my first bit of Langgaard. It's on a CD I bought in Denmark for the Holmboe. I picked up quite a few extra Danish composers on my Holmboe-quest. Now that is collateral music.
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Ken B

#58
May 07, 2015, 07:47:22 AM
Quote from: orfeo on May 06, 2015, 08:30:00 PM
Just bought my first bit of Langgaard. It's on a CD I bought in Denmark for the Holmboe. I picked up quite a few extra Danish composers on my Holmboe-quest. Now that is collateral music.

You know, now I think about it Holmboe is a strong possibility for this accolade.

Karl Henning

#59
May 07, 2015, 08:10:03 AM
He is, indeed.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot
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