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swagmaster420x

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was chopin a minimalist?

on: October 04, 2013, 03:37:10 AM

a bunch of "minimalists" like yann tiersen, philip glass were inspired by him.... was chopin a minimalist?

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j_menz

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Re: was chopin a minimalist?

Reply #1 on: October 04, 2013, 03:43:38 AM

In terms of manners, yes. In terms of concertizing, largely yes.

In every other aspect of his life, including his music, no.

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nanabush

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Re: was chopin a minimalist?

Reply #2 on: October 04, 2013, 07:30:27 AM

I'm sure a lot of composers draw influence from Chopin's various styles... Waltz/Nocturne form among others for the piano; and sure, Chopin has some very singable melodies. But holy crap his music is complex.

I wonder what they would have classified pieces like his Prelude in a minor Op. 28 as... sounds pretty avant garde compared to the C major and G major that surround it lol.

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