Anton von Webern
A compelling look at the life and work of the Austrian composer.
Malcolm Hayes
- 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
Paperback
156 x 220 mm, 6 1/8 x 8 5/8 in
240 pp
80 black and white illustrations
ISBN 9780714831572
0714831573
Anton von Webern (1883-1945) was born into the aristocratic, musical heritage of Vienna. An early passion for Renaissance vocal music haunts his compositions, but as a result of his studies with Arnold Schoenberg he became a disciple of the 12-note technique which he used to create a sound that came to characterize his style. Tragically killed during the Allied occupation of Austria, he remains a profound influence on musicians of subsequent generations.
Malcolm Hayes is a music journalist and specialist on the music of Webern and Schoenberg. He has written extensively for The Times and Daily Telegraph.
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