Arnold Schoenberg's 'Boulez A-Z: Schoenberg - Strauss' is a captivating classical album, released on 26 January 2025 by Deutsche Grammophon. This extensive collection, spanning 2 hours and 42 minutes, showcases Schoenberg's innovative and expressive compositions. The album features a range of notable works, including 'Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5', 'Piano Concerto, Op. 42', and 'Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21', which demonstrate Schoenberg's mastery of orchestration and his ability to evoke powerful emotions through music.
The 'Pelleas und Melisande' suite, performed live, presents a dramatic and intricate soundscape, with each movement showcasing a unique aspect of Schoenberg's compositional style. In contrast, the 'Piano Concerto' offers a more intimate and personal perspective, with its four movements exploring a range of moods and textures.
The 'Pierrot Lunaire' cycle, a seminal work in Schoenberg's oeuvre, is a testament to his innovative spirit and his willingness to push the boundaries of traditional classical music. This melodrama, set to Albert Giraud's poetry, is a haunting and atmospheric exploration of the human experience.
The album also features excerpts from 'Moses und Aron', an opera that showcases Schoenberg's ability to craft complex, nuanced characters and storylines. These scenes offer a glimpse into the opera's dramatic and philosophical themes, highlighting Schoenberg's unique blend of musical and intellectual curiosity.
Throughout 'Boulez A-Z: Schoenberg - Strauss', Arnold Schoenberg's music is characterized by its intensity, complexity, and emotional depth. This album is a must-listen for fans of classical music, offering a rich and rewarding exploration of Schoenberg's innovative and expressive compositional style.
Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5: I. Die Achtel ein wenig bewegt – zögernd - LiveArnold Schoenberg, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Pierre Boulez
Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5: II. Heftig - LiveArnold Schoenberg, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Pierre Boulez
Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5: III. Lebhaft - LiveArnold Schoenberg, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Pierre Boulez
Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5: IV. Sehr rasch - LiveArnold Schoenberg, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Pierre Boulez
Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5: V. Ein wenig bewegt - LiveArnold Schoenberg, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Pierre Boulez
Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5: VI. Langsam - LiveArnold Schoenberg, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Pierre Boulez
Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5: VII. Ein wenig bewegter - LiveArnold Schoenberg, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Pierre Boulez
Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5: VIII. Sehr langsam - LiveArnold Schoenberg, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Pierre Boulez
Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5: IX. Etwas bewegt - LiveArnold Schoenberg, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Pierre Boulez
Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5: X. In gehender Bewegung - LiveArnold Schoenberg, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Pierre Boulez
Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5: XI. Breit - LiveArnold Schoenberg, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Pierre Boulez
Piano Concerto, Op. 42: I. AndanteArnold Schoenberg, Mitsuko Uchida, The Cleveland Orchestra, Pierre Boulez
Piano Concerto, Op. 42: II. Molto allegroArnold Schoenberg, Mitsuko Uchida, The Cleveland Orchestra, Pierre Boulez
Piano Concerto, Op. 42: III. AdagioArnold Schoenberg, Mitsuko Uchida, The Cleveland Orchestra, Pierre Boulez
Piano Concerto, Op. 42: IV. Giocoso. ModeratoArnold Schoenberg, Mitsuko Uchida, The Cleveland Orchestra, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 1: I. MondestrunkenArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 1: II. ColombineArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 1: III. Der DandyArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 1: IV. Eine blasse WäscherinArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 1: V. Valse de ChopinArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 1: VI. MadonnaArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 1: VII. Der Kranke MondArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 2: VIII. Die NachtArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 2: IX. Gebet an PierrotArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 2: X. RaubArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 2: XI. Rote MesseArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 2: XII. GalgenliedArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 2: XIII. EnthauptungArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 2: XIV. Die KreuzeArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 3: XV. HeimwehArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 3: XVI. Gemeinheit!Arnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 3: XVII. ParodieArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 3: XVIII. Der MondfleckArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 3: XIX. SerenadeArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 3: XX. HeimfahrtArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21, Pt. 3: XXI. O alter DuftArnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Herzgewächse, Op. 20Arnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Ode to Napoleon Buonaparte, Op. 41 (Chamber Version)Arnold Schoenberg, Christine Schäfer, David Pittman-Jennings, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Moses und Aron, Act I Scene 1: IntroductionArnold Schoenberg, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Pierre Boulez, Chorus Of The Netherlands Opera
Moses und Aron, Act I Scene 1: Einziger, ewiger, allgegenwärtiger (Moses, Stimme aus dem Dornbusch: 6 Solostimmen, Chor)Arnold Schoenberg, David Pittman-Jennings, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Pierre Boulez, Zaans Jongenskoor, Chorus Of The Netherlands Opera
Moses und Aron, Act I Scene 2: Du Sohn meiner Väter (Aron, Moses)Arnold Schoenberg, David Pittman-Jennings, Chris Merritt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Pierre Boulez
Moses und Aron, Act I Scene 3: Ich hab' ihn gesehn (Junges Mädchen, junger Mann, andrer Mann, Priester, Chor)Arnold Schoenberg, Gabriele Fontana, John Graham-Hall, Siegfried Lorenz, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Pierre Boulez
Moses und Aron, Act I Scene 4: Bringt ihr Erhörung (Chor)Arnold Schoenberg, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Pierre Boulez, Chorus Of The Netherlands Opera
Moses und Aron, Act I Scene 4: Der einzige, ewige, allmächtige (Moses, Aron, Chor)Arnold Schoenberg, David Pittman-Jennings, Chris Merritt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Pierre Boulez, Chorus Of The Netherlands Opera
Moses und Aron, Act I Scene 4: Schließet die Augen (Aron, Chor, Mädchen, junger Mann, Mann, Priester)Arnold Schoenberg, David Pittman-Jennings, Gabriele Fontana, László Polgár, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Pierre Boulez
Moses und Aron, Act I Scene 4: Allmächtiger, meine Kraft ist zu Ende (Moses, Aron, Solostimmen, Chor)Arnold Schoenberg, David Pittman-Jennings, Chris Merritt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Pierre Boulez
Moses und Aron, Act I Scene 4: Ein Wunder erfüllt uns mit Schrecken (Chor, Mädchen, junger Mann, Mann)Arnold Schoenberg, Gabriele Fontana, John Graham-Hall, Siegfried Lorenz, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Pierre Boulez
Moses und Aron, Act I Scene 4: Dein Stab zwingt uns (Priester, Aron, Chor, Solostimmen)Arnold Schoenberg, Chris Merritt, László Polgár, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Pierre Boulez, Chorus Of The Netherlands Opera
Moses und Aron, Act I Scene 4: Alles für die Freiheit! (Mann, Chor, Priester, Moses, Aron, Solostimmen)Arnold Schoenberg, David Pittman-Jennings, Chris Merritt, László Polgár, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Pierre Boulez
Moses und Aron, Act I Scene 4: Er hat uns auserwählt (Chor)Arnold Schoenberg, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Pierre Boulez, Chorus Of The Netherlands Opera
Arnold Schoenberg, born in Vienna in 1874, was a revolutionary figure in 20th-century classical music, renowned for his groundbreaking compositions and theoretical innovations. As a composer, Schoenberg was among the first to challenge traditional harmony, pioneering atonality and developing the twelve-tone technique, which uses a specific order of all twelve pitches in the chromatic scale. This method, also known as serialism, had a profound impact on the course of modern music.
Schoenberg's music is characterized by its use of motives to create coherence and his exploration of dissonance. He was also a prolific writer and teacher, influencing generations of composers, including Alban Berg and Anton Webern. Beyond music, Schoenberg was a multifaceted artist who also painted and invented. His legacy extends far beyond his compositions, encompassing his influential teachings and writings that continue to shape the way we understand and create music today. Schoenberg's journey from his early works to his atonal innovations and twelve-tone technique is a testament to his enduring influence on classical music.
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