Anton Webern Flashcards
Anton Webern’s entire _________ output was approximately ______________ in length, yet practitioners of _________________ hold him in the highest esteem
Anton Webern’s entire musical output is approximately 180 minutes in length, yet practitioners of serial composition hold him in the highest esteem.
WEbern’s approach to ____________ was _______ compared to ______’s. He explored ______ and __________ within Classical architecture, and his __________ were often referred to as _________________.
WEbern’s approach to twelve tone composition was radical compared to Berg’s he explored comntrapuntal and mathematical relationships within Classical architecture, and his intricate miniatures are often referred to as perfect crystals
True or false: Webern is a member of the second Viennese school
True
Who influence WEbern? Name 3
Schoenberg (his teacher) but also by the lyricism of Schubert and Mahler
What style is demonstrated in his early works?
Expressionism
What kind of approach is demonstrated through his 12 tone works
They display a radical, strict approach verging on total serialism (all elements- pitch, rhythm, dynamics are subject to mathematical ordering_
What doctoral thesis did Webern write
A doctoral thesis on the renaissance polyphony of Heinrich ISaac (a member o the FLemish School) which had a strong influence on his own compositional approach
Describe two unique elements in WEern’s work
Canonic and palindromic elements
True or false: Webern preferred traditional forms and absolute music
True
What special technique is featured in Webern’s instrumental writing
Klangfarbenmelodie
Name two orchestral works by Webern
I’m Sommerwind, Symphony op 21
Name two vocal works by Webern
Lieder collections, sacred songs, Five Canons on Latin Text
Name a piano work by WEbern
Kinderstuck
