The atonal music of Arnold Schoenberg, 1908-1923 Bryan R. Simms

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simms, Bryan R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Schoenberg, Arnold, 1874-1951--Criticism and interpretation.

Schoenberg, Arnold.

Atonality.

Schoenberg, Arnold, 1874-1951.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

New York Oxford University Press 2000

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In the years from 1908 to 1923, Arnold Schoenberg developed a compositional strategy that moved beyond the accepted concepts and practices of Western tonality. Pieces from this period, such as Pierrot Lunaire and Erwartung, remain masterpieces of the modern repertoire. The lasting importance of Schoenberg's atonal music is reflected in the very large but fragmented critical and analytical literature that surrounds it. In this book, the author synthesizes and advances the state of knowledge about this body of work, building up a comprehensive description from close analytical study

Contents:

Abbreviations

Chapter 1 Atonality and the Critical Imagination

Chapter 2 Schoenberg's Evolution toward Atonality

Chapter 3 Settings of the Poetry of Stefan George: Opp. 10, 14, and 15

Chapter 4 Small Instrumental Works: Opp. 11, 16, and 19 and Three Pieces for Chamber Orchestra

Chapter 5 The Operas Erwartung and Die glückliche Hand

Chapter 6 New Uses of the Voice: Herzgewächse, Pierrot lunaire, and Four Songs, Op. 22

Chapter 7 On the Road from Earth to Heaven: Symphony and Die Jakobsleiter

Chapter 8 Composing with Tones: Five Piano Pieces, Op. 23, and Serenade, Op. 24

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Notes

Bibliography

Index

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Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-257) and index

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Other Format:

Print version Simms, Bryan R. Atonal music of Arnold Schoenberg, 1908-1923

ISBN:

9780195351859

0195351851

1280530448

9781280530449

9786610530441

6610530440

1429403845

9781429403849

OCLC:

252600219

Publisher Number:

9786610530441

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