Understanding atonality and 20th century composers

R. Larry Todd discusses how to approach the study of 20th century composers, including Karlheinz Stockhausen and Arnold Schoenberg. www.oxfordprese...
R. Larry Todd is a Professor of Music at Duke University.
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Stravinsky actually did a version of happy birthday in the pointillistic fashion demonstrated here. In fact, he was blindsided by a lawsuit from the author of “happy birthday.“ Like most people, he thought it was public domain. 😂

[@bobroberts135]

Very good. Excellent explanations. Thank you.

[@asym52]

In what other time could music from fifty to a hundred years ago be characterized as "unfamiliar" or "intimidating"? That's the real problem right there.

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Wonderful. Thanks.

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Opus 11 is one of my favorites. Once the subjects are easily identified (through rigorous repeated listening) the opening movement is quite engaging and coherent. (Even without score in hand).

[@federicoriva7928]

Thank you!

[@SundayMatinee]

I still don't understand atonality and 20th century composers. Time to try something else...

[@death0intj]

don't worry, 20th century music is garbage for snobs.

[@shnimmuc]

@@death0intj It does not work. Music is for me the greatest art and composers have tried almost 100 years, to cram atonality down are throats. 3% of people now listen to classical music. What a p;pity.

[@michaeliorio5179]

Well put.

[@demetriosfr]

Intimidating, other word for soulless.

[@soyoltoi]

What is intimidating to you is not intimidating for everyone.

[@asym52]

Hahaha, you just called music that speaks to my soul soulless. Good job!!