What are some other composers to look into if I like Benjamin Britten?
What are some other composers to look into if I like Benjamin Britten?
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Rachmaninov is a favorite for many people, and many consider that his “eternal lament” in particular to be one of the best pieces in the classical repertoire.  
Prokofiev is a close contemporary of Britten, and it’s hard to listen to him and not hear Rachmaninov in his music.  He is much more driven and aggressive, though, and not as well-known as Rachmaninov.  The violin concerto he wrote for Shostakovich is a staple of many orchestras’ concerts.
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Can you tell me more about Bartok?
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He was born in 1881 and was part of the first wave of composers to be internationally famous in the 20th century, which included Schoenberg, Mahler, Strauss, and Stravinsky.  Bartok was best known in the 20th century for his Hungarian folk music adaptations, his “miniatures” for piano, and his early works in the 20th century avant-garde.  Bartok was also politically active in Hungary throughout his life, fighting for minority rights.
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What are some pieces I should check out by Bartok?
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