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A compelling look at the life and work of composer Anton von Webern (1883-1945), who was born into the aristocratic, musical heritage of Vienna. Shows how an early passion for Renaissance vocal music continually haunted von Webern's compositions. Discusses his studies with Schoenberg and conver...

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Main Authors: Hayes, Malcolm
Published: Phaidon Press,
Publisher Address: London :
Publication Dates: 1995.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: 20th-century composers
Subjects:
Webern, Anton, > 1883-1945.
Webern, Anton von, > 1883-1945.
Webern, Anton.
Composers > Austria > Biography.
Compositeurs > Autriche > Biographies.
Composers.
Biografie.
Composers > 20th century > Biography.
Composers > Austria > 20th century > Biography.
Austria.
Music
Austria
Biographies.
Summary: A compelling look at the life and work of composer Anton von Webern (1883-1945), who was born into the aristocratic, musical heritage of Vienna. Shows how an early passion for Renaissance vocal music continually haunted von Webern's compositions. Discusses his studies with Schoenberg and conversion to the 12-note technique, which he used to create a sound characteristically his own. Explores von Webern's influence on musicians of subsequent generations.
Carrier Form: 240 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Bibliography: Discography: pages 232-234.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780714831572
0714831573
Index Number: ML410
CLC: K835.215.76
Call Number: K835.215.76/W376H
Contents: Preface -- Prelude -- Beginnings: 1883-1904 -- Schoenberg: 1904-8 -- Into the unknown: 1908-14 -- The singing heart: 1914-26 -- Through the looking-glass: 1926-34 -- The sunlight speaks: 1934-45 -- Postscript -- Classified list of works.

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