A sympathetic biography and critical assessment of Arnold Schoenberg
(1874–1951), one of the key personalities in 20th century music
Written by a distinguished scholar who was taught by one of Schoenberg's
students
Discusses many of Schoenberg's compositions, from early works such as
Gurrelieder and atonal landmarks like Pierrot Lunaire to Aron and Moses, his final
unfinished opera
Traces how Schoenberg's often controversial works were created, performed and
perceived, and how their influence has endured into the twenty-first century
A variety of illustrations and rarely seen extracts from contemporary documents
complete a well-rounded picture of Schoenberg's eventful life
