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“Unity is surely the indispensable thing if meaning is to exist. Unity, to be very general, is the establishment of the utmost relatedness between all component parts... the aim is to make as clear as possible the relationships between the parts of the unity; in short, to show how one thing leads to another.”

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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