Alban Berg

Nationality: Austrian
Born: 1885-1935
Best Known For: creating a new musical language that relied on a system of composing based on a single, 12-note "row"
Notable Compositions: two operas Wozzeck and Lulu; Lyric Suite, 1926
Quotes:
"The attitude of the public towards modern music if affected to an immense degree by the impression of obsecurity it receives from this music." -Alban Berg
Notable Recordings:
Lyric Suite performed by Upshaw, Kronos Quartet on Nonesuch
Born: 1885-1935
Best Known For: creating a new musical language that relied on a system of composing based on a single, 12-note "row"
Notable Compositions: two operas Wozzeck and Lulu; Lyric Suite, 1926
Quotes:
"The attitude of the public towards modern music if affected to an immense degree by the impression of obsecurity it receives from this music." -Alban Berg
Notable Recordings:
Lyric Suite performed by Upshaw, Kronos Quartet on Nonesuch
REPERTOIRE: Lyric Suite
Concert Details | Date |
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LA Phil: The Tristan Project | Dec 3, 2004 |
REPERTOIRE: Lyric Suite
Concert Details | Date |
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LA Phil: The Tristan Project | Dec 10, 2004 |