Music based on dissonant sonorities.

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Depends on how you define modern, John... I like Milhaud, Villa-Lobos, Francaix, Poulenc, Satie, Petrushka, Pulcinella among many others... 

Ah yes, but how do you feel about late period Stravinsky for example?

[Florestan]

Ah yes, but how do you feel about late period Stravinsky for example?

Let's say I prefer early Schoenberg.   

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Let's say I prefer early Schoenberg.   

[Florestan]

Seriously now, I believe Petrushka is a flawless masterpiece, one of my favorite pieces of music ever. 

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Seriously now, I believe Petrushka is a flawless masterpiece, one of my favorite pieces of music ever. 

It's certainly one of his earlier masterpieces for sure. No love for the Neoclassical period?

[Florestan]

It's certainly one of his earlier masterpieces for sure. No love for the Neoclassical period?

If I love Pulcinella, where should I go next?

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If I love Pulcinella, where should I go next?

Orpheus, Apollo and The Fairy's Kiss would be my next stops. Apollo is unusual for Stravinsky as it's composed for a string orchestra only --- such a gorgeous work. The Fairy's Kiss and Orpheus don't get mentioned enough, but I find both of these works outstanding. The introduction to Orpheus alone is enough to melt one's heart.

[Florestan]

Orpheus, Apollo and The Fairy's Kiss would be my next stops.

Thanks. Will explore and report back.

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Thanks. Will explore and report back.

[Florestan]

How do you need an ice breaker with Florestan? You've known him for years. .

Seems like Stravinsky does the trick... 

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Seems like Stravinsky does the trick...