28-09-2014, 04:00
Semitone Wrote:In a word: no. There is a strong consensus that it is classical (specifically neoclassical) and it is included in compilations of classical greats.
There may be dissonant chords involved in it but dissonance has been a part of classical music since at least the Tristan chord and I don't believe dissonance makes a piece jazzy any more than sonant harmony makes a piece sound classical.
Basic questions: Was it written to be jazz? No. Does that matter at all? Also no. Is it an appropriate piece in either a Classical or Jazz audition? Hell yes. See my 1st post; then let's talk. Technicalities can get in the way of broad musical thinking and, more importantly, feeling. Pedantic enough, I think.
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
