Great Music of the 20th Century
Season 1
Ep 6. The Paradox of Arnold Schoenberg
- TV-PG
- March 2, 2018
- 44 min
Schoenberg was both substantially misunderstood as a composer, and one of the greatest influences on 20th-century music. Learn about the enormous enmity and dissent that greeted his compositions, as they challenged tradition and offended musical conservatism. Trace his early life and music, his vision as a composer, and the achievements of his most "popular" work, Transfigured Night.