Musical nationalism took rise in the first half of the twentieth century in many regions of the world. Composers as diverse as Leos Janacek, Benjamin Britten, Silvestre Revueltas, and Lou Harrions sought to write music that was distinctly their own. In Central Europe and England, composers looked to move away from the dominant German idiom, […]
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March
29
Twentieth Century Nationalism in the Music of Janacek, Britten, Revueltas, and Harrison
posted by Andrew D Meyer
March
10
Developments in Realism and Expressionism in the Vocal Music of Mussorgsky and Debussy
posted by Andrew D Meyer
Vocal writing at the beginning of the twentieth century saw a shift away from the traditional format of arias and recitatives, with a decreased emphasis on the bel canto style. Though composers found various avenues for their new styles, the overarching trend was toward realism and expressionism. These new styles manifested themselves both musically and […]
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