Some of the 20th Century's classical music masterworks

The list author says:
	"This coupling of Rite of Spring (20th Century's major shocker and still sounds new) with the under-rated Scriabin's Poem of Ecstasy - an unforgettable work, makes this a great CD"

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	"It's difficult to know where to start with Prokofiev, since he wrote so many masterpieces.  He is the 20th Century Mozart in my opinion.  The Nevsky and Kije suites show his contrasting styles"

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	"and don't forget Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet.  Contains some of the most famous tunes in classical music as well as being a masterpiece of composition.  "Dance of the Knights " is the best known."

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	"Good introduction to Britten's works - if you like these, try Peter Grimes (the Opera) excerpts - especially the Sea Interludes"

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	"This CD set is essential to anyone wanting to get to know Bartok and also to have some of the most established works in the repertoire. If you like these then also try the Bluebeard (below)"

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	"Captivating"

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	"The most important and most impressive symphony of the 20th Century and one of all time greats.  If you like this, try his 5th, 7th, 8th and 15th (or just buy the box set of all 15)!!"

The list author says:
	"Ravel's orchestral works created a new exotic sound-world with innovative orchestration"

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	"I bet a lot of people forget that most of his works were written in the 20th Century - mainly because of the lush romanticism of the music."

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	"Debussy just made it into the 20th C. Sometimes labelled "impressionist", his music is the start of the "modern" movement.  He sowed the seeds of modernism with "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune""

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	"Philip Glass belongs to the minimalist style, which can be very hypnotic when you listen to it.  You always end up wanting to hear more.  Glass' music creates a sense of yearning - hard to describe"

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	"Good value introduction to Copeland"

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	"Good value intro to Elliot Carter - might not be to every one's taste but he is considered to be one of the most important composers of the late 20th Century"

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	"Hypnotic and beautiful, inventive music"

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	"This set brings together a wide range of Lutoslawski's music"

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	"It's difficult to describe Ligeti's music.  It's atonal but atmospheric, and some of his music was used as the black screen overture and various monolith scenes in Kubrik's 2001 .............."

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	"A whole life in 15 quartets. Shostakovich wrote so much, but these works are some of his most personal, he poured his innermost thoughts and feelings into them. Superbly played by the Rubio quartet."

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	"Fiery, demonic and audacious all rolled into one in the Sinfonia Concertante.  Coupled with the other music on this CD makes this a must have."

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	"As with all Messiaen's music, this Quartet is very personal and has a lot of spiritual "narrative" associated.  It is nevertheless music of the utmost originality to be enjoyed in its own right."

The list author says:
	"There is something about Takemitsu's orchestral work, that makes the music very "visual". The composer's sleeve notes in this CD set, give invaluable insight to accompany the music."