“Except for the violin pieces and a few of my orchestra pieces, all of my works from the Passacaglia on relate to the death of my mother.”
Quote by Anton Webern
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Anton Webern
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