Stravinsky is described as a chameleon-like composer. Discuss how Rite of Spring contrasts with Symphony of Psalms. Are there any common features between them?
What will be an ideal response?
Differences:
Rite = Pagan ritual
Symphony - medieval-style homage to God
Rite - vivid, colorful, and programmatic
Symphony - austere, somewhat dry, detached
Rite - Rich in complex rhythms and textures, shift of tempo and mood, and tuneful snippets
Symphony- maintains a steady pulse an is more transparent with most memorable melodic material being extremely simple
Common features:
irregular blocks of sound, active ostinato patterns
Symphony is not an ongoing evolution of Stravinsky's musical approach, but is more like an abrupt change of direction.
Stravinsky was a part of modern culture in western Europe, yet he had an intense interest in the past.
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