Berry, Mark
Arnold Schoenberg (Critical Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789140873
- author:
- Berry, Mark
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 13 centimetres (0.37 kg)
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Arnold Schoenberg: A Revolutionary Life and Work This biography provides a refreshingly balanced look at the life and music of Arnold Schoenberg, one of the most radical and divisive composers of the 20th century. Born in Vienna, Schoenberg's career spanned from Weimar culture to his eventual exile in Los Angeles, where he inspired a new generation of composers. Schoenberg's musical works are explored in detail, from his early compositions like the String Quartet in D Major to his groundbreaking invention of the twelve-tone method. Berry examines how Schoenberg's approach to composition incorporated elements of Wagnerian late Romanticism and atonality, creating a brave new world of music that changed the course of history. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the music and history of the 20th century, offering a clear understanding of Schoenberg's lasting impact on the development of classical music.
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