Music of the 20th Century
Impressionism: one of the earlier but concrete forms declaring the entry of 20th century music.
Composers:
1. CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862-1918)- The primary exponent of the impressionist movement.
• Ariettes Dubliees
• Prelude to the afternoon of Fawn
• String Quartet
2. MAURICE RAVEL (1875-1937)- born in Aboure, France.
• String Quartet
• Bolero
• Mirrors (1905)
• Jonatine for piano (1904)
• Water fountains (1901)
3. ARNOLD SCHOENBERG (1874-1951)- Born in Vienna, Austria on Sept. 13, 1874. He died in Los Angeles, California USA on July 13, 1951.
• Gurneleider
• Pierrot Lunaire
4. IGOR STRAVINSKY (1882-1971)- one of the great trendsetter of the 20th century. He was born in Russia on June 17, 1882. He died in New York City on April 6, 1971.
