Chekhonte Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 I have never listened to Stravinsky but want to. Some of my favorite composers are 20th century composers and Stravinsky is almost always spoken of with high regard. The problem is that I don't know where to start. What pieces do you like a lot or what do you think I should start with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granodemostasa Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 The Firebird.... and four sketches for orchestra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chekhonte Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I'm going to go to my local record store and pick all 5 of those up. I'm sure I'll fall in love with him I just didn't want to start off on the wrong foot and not give him another chance for a few years. I did that with John Cage in the mid 90's but now love him dearly. Thanks for your recommendations and anybody else wants to add anything than feel free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chekhonte Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Thanks for the heads up. I see 4 string quartets in his body of work. I'll have to give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I'll second the Firebird Suite recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelonious Monk Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 get kazuhito yamashita's solo guitar performance of the firebird, too, while you're at it. i could upload it for you if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chekhonte Posted November 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 get kazuhito yamashita's solo guitar performance of the firebird, too, while you're at it. i could upload it for you if you like. Thanks for the offer but I'll buy it. I'm really getting into Stravinsky and don't have a problem dropping some cash on his work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkpowder Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 The Firebird suite is brilliant. I'd recommend the LSO/Dorati-Mercury Living Presence 1959 version for pure explosiveness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Erik Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 I came in to recommend the Firebird Suite as well - it's a log time favorite and was my intro to 20th century. Have you bought and listened to it yet? For 20th century, I'd also recommend Arvo Part. Different from Stravinsky, but I've been buying more and more of his discs. Great stuff, check him out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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