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“And the works that endure and will endure for ever, the great masterpieces, cannot have come into being as humanity... imagines. Man is only the vessel into which is poured what "nature in general" wants to express.”

Quote by Anton Webern

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The path to the new music

This book delves into the transformative journey of music, examining how it has evolved to its current form, with a focus on innovative styles and techniques. more

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Anton Webern was an influential Austrian composer known for his minimalist style and contributions to the development of serialism. Born on December 3, 1883, he was a key figure in the Second Viennese School, alongside Arnold Schoenberg and Alban Berg. Webern's compositions are characterized by their extreme brevity, complexity, and the use of advanced musical techniques. He passed away on September 15, 1945. more

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