What composers would you reccommend if I like Ravel, Debussy, and Stravinsky?

Answer 1

If you like Ravel, then pick Mussorgski (if the first decided to instrument the last's Picture at an Exhibition there'll be a reason).
If you like Debussy, try something as descriptive but less freewheeling: Respighi's symphonic poems.
If you like Stravinski, just try to stop (I am sure there are cessation programs), or at least pick Prokofiev.

Later: Mr. glinzek, there aren't haters of Stravinski on this board; there is a recommendation made by me (one nanogram more than nothing) to stop loving him. Of course our friend will not take that into account and there is no flaw in that and probably there isn't a daily patch for cessation, if that bothers you. Run in your lane.

Answer 2

I tend to agree with the Italian. If you like 20th Century music, Prokofiev is the obvious choice. The question is... how far from regular tonality can your ear go. Debussy and Ravel are fairly unique in that there are no other composers really like them. Scriabin would be an interesting choice for you... going back in time, you can't go wrong with Chopin and Brahms.
If you are into more atonal stuff - go out on a limb and expirience some Schoenberg (it is definitely out on a limb).
Finally if the atonality is just too much and you really want beautiful music - try Vaughn Williams (who studied for a short time with Ravel).

Answer 3

There are some good suggestions here, especially the Respighi, Mussorgsy and Prokofiev. I would add Bartok, especially Music for Strings Percussion and Celest, the Miraculous Mandarin, and Concerto for Orchestra, and Rachmanninof, especially the later works, like the 3rd Symphony and the Symphonic Dances. Check out Benjamin Britten and Ralph Vaughn Williams as well.


There are Stravinsky haters on this board -- ignore them. Instead of saying "In my opinion" they prefer to tell you that you are somehow flawed for liking Stravinsky, despite the fact that he is firmly esconsed in the mainstream literature.

Happy listening!!

EDIT: Gee, Mr. Italian, I don't recall mentioning any names -- why would you single me out? I distinctly remember using the 2nd person plural.....

Answer 4

The composers you mention all did important work at the beginning of the 20th century. Their work influenced other composers right up to our present day. So take a look (listen) to Bartok (Concerto for orchestra- Music for stings harp percussion and celesta-string quartet #4), Alan Berg (Violin Concerto) Francis Poulenc (Concerto for 2 pianos), Copeland (Organ symphony), Roy Harris (3rd Symphony),Shostakovitch (5th Symphony), Phillip Glass (Ikhnaton's' Funeral Music), Bernstein (Chichester Psalms) Barber (The ubiquitous Adagio for strings),Aaron Jay Kernis (Anything you can find--this guys is great), Hindemith (Metamorphosis on Themes of Carl Maria Von Weber), Schoenberg (Chamber symphony) and of course the most shocking new music ever put to paper, Beethoven's Grosse Fugue, you will like that arrangement for string orchestra best.

There is much much more but your own good ear will tell you what works for you.

Answer 5

Faure will please your impressionistic tendencies, and if you like Stravinsky, I bet you'd like Prokofiev. Also, give Mahler's First Symphony a try. How about some opera? Puccini would probably be great for you. If you are new to opera, be sure to follow the translation when you listen for the first time. Understanding what's going on makes all the difference.

Answer 6

Hindemith - neo classical
Korsakoff - Russian Period (Igor's teacher)

Janacek, in the sense that I who like Stravinsky, like him too, although strong musical similarities do Not seem to exist.

Roussel, Millaud

By the way, someone recommended Vivaldi? Well, NO COMMENT. I mean AVOID!

Answer 7

as usual the Italian gives a very comprehensive answer and Delius (only get the recordings conducted by Beecham) and Poulenc are great additions and try Holst the Planets, Milhaud Le Boeuf sur le toit and dabble a bit with Walton and Britten

Answer 8

You might try some Prokofiev. His music is a little more playful than some of what you mentioned, but it's from a similar time period. Also Rachmaninoff.


Kent in SD

Answer 9

I'd suggest French composer Poulenc!

Answer 10

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