Schoenberg's transformation of musical language /

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Author / Creator: Haimo, Ethan, 1950-
Format: Book
Language:English
Imprint: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Series:Music in the twentieth century.
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Retention:Retained for Eastern Academic Scholars' Trust (EAST) http://eastlibraries.org/retained-materials
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Notes on the examples, cover art, and abbreviations
  • 1. "Atonality": A revisionist thesis
  • 2. "Based on tradition": Four Songs, Op. 2, 1899
  • 3. The principle of incremental innovation: Verklarte Nacht, 1899
  • 4. Conservative song-cycle, progressive cantata: Gurrelieder, 1900-11
  • 5. Programmatic music and its implications: Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5, 1902-3
  • 6. Consolidation: Six Songs, Op. 3, 1903-4
  • 7. Abstract form, secret program: String Quartet, Op. 7, 1904-5
  • 8. Referential centers? Lieder and fragments, Fall 1905
  • 9. Absolute music and its consequences: Chamber Symphony, Op. 9, 1905-6
  • 10. Crisis: Friede auf Erden, Op. 13, Ballades, Op. 12, and the reception of Schoenberg's music, August 1906 to July 1907
  • 11. Motivic economy: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10, movements one and two, March-December 1907
  • 12. "Until then I lacked the strength and confidence": Two Songs, Op. 14, December 1907-March 1908
  • 13. Beyond triads: The first layer of Das Buck der hangenden Garten, Op. 15, March-April 1908
  • 14. "On revient toujours?" Returning to Opp. 10 and 15, June 1908-February 1909
  • 15. The analysis of Schoenberg's post-1908 music: Pieces for Piano, Op. 11, Nos. 1 and 2, February 1909
  • 16. "Intoxicated by the enthusiasm": Five Orchestral Pieces, Op. 16; Piece for Piano, Op. 11, No. 3, May-August 1909
  • 17. The birth (and death) of new music: August 1909 and beyond
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index