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ARNOLD SCHOENBERG b. 1874, d. 1951
One of the dominating and most controversial figures of 20th-century music, Schoenberg established the 12-tone system of composition, a technique in which all notes are considered of equal status. Born in Vienna, he settled in America in 1933, and programmes this week give a chronological survey of some of his music.
Two early songs: Mein Herz das ist ein tiefer Schacht; Ein Schilflied
MARNI NIXON (soprano) LEONARD STEIN (piano)
String Quartet in D (1897) LASALLE QUARTET
Brettl-Lieder: Arie aus dcm Spiegel von Arkadien, for voice and piano: Nachtwandler, for voice, piano, piccolo, trumpet and snare drum
MARNI NIXON (soprano) LEONARD STEIN (piano) INSTRUMENTALISTS gramophone records

Contributors

Unknown:
Arnold Schoenberg
Songs:
Mein Herz
Unknown:
Ein Schilflied
Soprano:
Marni Nixon
Piano:
Leonard Stein
Piano:
Leonard Stein
Source: Radio Times

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