What is it about?
Arnold Schoenberg (1874–1951) was one of the most influential—and controversial— composers of the early twentieth century. In this chapter, I argue that Schoenberg’s works during his breakthrough move to atonality from late 1907 to 1909 may be properly construed as ‘music in an apocalyptic mode.’
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Why is it important?
Far from being an outlier concern, apocalyptic thinking continues to inform many aspects of modern-day life. It addresses universal human concerns: the search for identity and belonging, speculation about the future, and (for some) a blueprint that provides meaning and structure to a seemingly chaotic world. This chapter is included in a volume on how apocalyptic thought has influenced music of many time periods and genres.
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I am particularly excited about this publication because it conjoins my interests in music and apocalypticism!
Colin McAllister
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
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This page is a summary of: Ich fühle luft von anderem planeten: Arnold Schoenberg as Apocalyptic Prophet, March 2023, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1163/9789004537996_008.
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