Schoenberg's Chamber Symphonies

Download or read book Schoenberg's Chamber Symphonies written by Catherine Dale and published by Ashgate Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this detailed study, Dale (music, U. of Hull) identifies the two chamber symphonies (Opus 9 and Opus 38) that she considers to be pivotal moments in Schoenberg's musical development, and how Opus 38 seeks a reconciliation of tonality and atonality. In addition to analyzing the works, she examines those which preceded Opus 9 and indicate the composer's progression towards atonality. In a similar exploration of pieces surrounding Opus 38, she provides an assessment of the triadic language that became available to the composer in his late tonal and serial works. She also makes reference to Schoenberg's musical sketches, several of which are reproduced in this volume along with other examples from scores. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR