The Modern Era of Classical Music

1910 - present

Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) Born in Russia, lived in France and the U.S. Music revolutionary – Neoclasicalism to Serialism Composed The Firebird and The Rite of Spring. Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951) Born in Austria then immigrated to U.S. Developed the twelve tone technique “Emancipator of Dissonance” Aaron Copland (1900-1990) American composer, writer, teacher, and

conductor influenced by jazz and avant-garde Composed Rodeo and Fanfare for the

Common Man

Who? There are so many….. Here’s 3….

◦ Andres Segovia◦ 1893-1987◦ Born in Andalucía, ________◦ “Father of the Classical Guitar”◦ First guitarist to ever win a

_____________________◦ Toured throughout Europe, Asia, North

America, South America, Australia, and Africa◦ Nails and _______!!!◦ Influenced the main composers of the day to compose for

the instrument – Joaquin Rodrigo, Manuel de Falla, Mario Castlenuevo-Tedesco, Manuel Ponce, and Heitor Villa-Lobos, among others.

Who, the Guitarists.

John Williams-Born in 1941 in Australia, but raised in London.

-First professional concert was age 14 Wigmore Hall

-Brouwer, Takemitsu, Previn has composed pieces for him.

-recorded with Paco Pena and John Etheridge and “Sky”

-______ recordings

Julian Bream-Born in 1933 in England. 70+ recordings

-credited with the revival of the lute

-studied cello, piano, and guitar. Debuted at age 13

-won ______ Grammy awards throughout his career.

-Brouwer, Walton, Henze, Arnold, all dedicated works to him.

Maunel Barrueco-Born in ______ in 1952

-began studying the guitar at 8 years old

-teaches at _________________ in Baltimore (JHU)

-tours extensively and produced 40+ recordings

-recorded with Al Di Meola, Andy Summers, and Steve Morse

The Next Generation

Ana Vidovic-Born in 1980 in ________

-Began playing and studying the guitar at 5.

-won the Sor, _________, Giuliani, Augustine, and

Young Artist competitions

-lives in Baltimore, MD

Jason Vieaux-Born in _________ in 1973

-won the Guitar Foundation of America competition at ____.

-teaches at the Cleveland Institute of Music

-has produced 10 recordings.

Marcin Dylla-Born in ________ in 1976. Started playing at 8.

-won the Guitar Foundation of America, Joanne Falletta,

Alassandria Guitar Competitions among 9 other international

competitions.

-recorded first CD at 20 and now has 4 recordings

The New Generation

What are the limits to Expression?? Emphasis on the rejection of tonality, melody,

instrumentation, and formal musical structure Re-emergence of Improvisation – mainly in _________ found

in concertos and solos. Immigration to _________? Expansionism ..... Well ....... Expanded Impressionism – passive, sensuous experience – Claire de Lune Jazz-influenced Classical – Rhapsody in Blue Futurism – anything goes 12 tone Serialism - Schoenberg Expressionism - eruptive immediacy of feelings - Stravinsky Postmodern Music” – 4’33 Minimalism – Electric Counterpoint

Why?