Alban Berg (1885-1935), a student of Arnold Schoenberg and one of the most prominent composers of the Second Viennese School, is counted among the pioneers of twelve-tone serialism. This new life-and-works study from authors BryanR. Simms and Charlotte Erwin delivers a fresh perspective formed from comprehensive study of primary sources that reveal the forces that shaped Berg's personality, career, and artistic outlook. Berg is an accessible andall-encompassing resource for all readers who wish to learn about the life and music of this composer, one of the great figures in modern music.
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780190931445 |