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String Quartets Nos. 1 And 2 (Dover Chamber Music Scores)
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One Of The Most Influential And Important Composers Of The Twentieth Century, Arnold Schoenberg (18741951) Brought Remarkable New Elements To Modern Music. His Compositional Style Moved Progressively From Lush, Late Wagnerian Chromaticism To A Complete Break With Traditional Tonality, Later Organized Theoretically As Composition With Twelve Hours. This Systematic Control Of All Pitches Evolved Into A Similar Serialization Of All Of Music'S Elements A Revolutionary Advance That Dominated International Compositions Through Most Of This Century.This New Volume Presents Two Major Early Chamber Works In An Attractive Studyscore Edition. The String Quartet No. 1, Op. 7, While Still Showing The Wagnerian Influence Evident In Such Early Masterpieces As Verklrte Nacht, Displays An Advanced Chromaticism That Is Developed Even Further In The String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10. More Radical In Its Structure And Harmonic Design, This Work Pushes Music To The Brink Of Atonality, Pointing The Way To Schoenberg'S Radical Innovations. Even More Striking In Its Design Is The Unexpected Addition Of A Soprano In The Second Quartet'S Third And Fourth Movements Settings Of Two Poems By Stefan George (Litanei And Entrcking).All Students Of Twentiethcentury Music Will Want To Add This Attractive, Authoritative Edition To Their Library Of Music Scores.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the String Quartets Nos. 1 and 2? A: The String Quartets Nos. 1 and 2 by Arnold Schoenberg focus on the evolution of modern music, showcasing the transition from traditional tonality to atonality. These works illustrate Schoenberg's revolutionary compositional style and his innovative use of harmony and structure.
- Q: Who is the author of this music score? A: The author of the String Quartets Nos. 1 and 2 is Arnold Schoenberg, a significant figure in twentieth-century music known for his contributions to modern compositional techniques.
- Q: What is included in this edition of the String Quartets? A: This edition includes two major early chamber works by Schoenberg: String Quartet No. 1, Op. 7, and String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10, presented in an attractive study-score format.
- Q: Is this edition illustrated? A: Yes, this edition is illustrated, providing visual aids that enhance the understanding of the music scores.
- Q: What is the format of this music score? A: The String Quartets Nos. 1 and 2 are available in a paperback binding, making it a lightweight and portable option for musicians and students.
- Q: How many pages does this music score have? A: The score contains 144 pages, providing ample material for study and performance.
- Q: What is the significance of the String Quartet No. 2's structure? A: String Quartet No. 2 is noted for its radical structure and harmonic design, pushing the boundaries of traditional forms and leading towards atonality.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition of the String Quartets Nos. 1 and 2 was published on July 17, 2012.
- Q: What kind of music students would benefit from this edition? A: This edition is beneficial for students of twentieth-century music, particularly those interested in modern compositional techniques and the evolution of atonal music.
- Q: Does this score include vocal parts? A: Yes, the String Quartet No. 2 includes soprano parts in its third and fourth movements, which feature settings of poems by Stefan George.