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What significant psychological condition did Arnold Schoenberg experience?
What significant psychological condition did Arnold Schoenberg experience?
- Fear of the number 13 (correct)
- Fear of large crowds
- Fear of darkness
- Fear of public speaking
Which of the following compositions is NOT authored by Arnold Schoenberg?
Which of the following compositions is NOT authored by Arnold Schoenberg?
- Pierrot Lunaire
- Verklarte Nacht
- Violin Concerto
- Pelleas et Melisande (correct)
What was a prominent characteristic of Schoenberg's music?
What was a prominent characteristic of Schoenberg's music?
- Lyrical melodies with complexity (correct)
- Focus solely on orchestral arrangements
- Simplicity and ease of understanding
- Reliance on traditional tonal structures
Where did Arnold Schoenberg pass away?
Where did Arnold Schoenberg pass away?
What notable method of learning music theory did Schoenberg employ?
What notable method of learning music theory did Schoenberg employ?
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Schoenberg's fear
Schoenberg's fear
A composer's irrational dread regarding the number thirteen.
Pelleas et Melisande
Pelleas et Melisande
Schoenberg did not compose Pelleas et Melisande, but other orchestral works.
Schoenberg's Music Style
Schoenberg's Music Style
Schoenberg's music is recognised for complex melodies, rather than simple ones.
Schoenberg's Death Location
Schoenberg's Death Location
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Schoenberg's Learning Method
Schoenberg's Learning Method
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Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Born on September 13, 1874, in a working-class area of Vienna, Austria.
- Self-taught in music theory, supplemented with lessons in counterpoint.
Influences and Major Works
- Influenced by German composer Richard Wagner, particularly in the symphonic poem "Pelleas et Melisande," Op. 5 (1903).
- Notable works include:
- "Verklarte Nacht"
- "Three Pieces for Piano," Op. 11
- "Pierrot Lunaire"
- "Violin Concerto"
- "Skandalkonzert," performed by the Wiener Konzertverein.
Musical Characteristics
- His music is characterized by complex structures and heavy demands on listeners, despite its melodic and lyrical qualities.
Personal Life and Death
- Suffered from Triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number 13.
- Passed away on July 13, 1951, in Los Angeles, California, where he had resided since 1934.
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