Alban Berg

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Claudio Abbado’s Return to Berlin

2:44 PM — May 18 —
Source: Counterpunch

When Beethoven's 9 th or other large-scale works for orchestra and chorus are performed in Berlin's famed Philhamonie concert hall the Podiumplätze— those seats directly behind the orchestra—are taken by the choir. Read More

Personal History: Ethan Greene

2:13 PM — May 11 —
Source: The FADER

A young composer navigates the murky zone between making difficult music and easy listening. Read More

Bittersweet ‘Memory’: Berg concerto explores the life and death of a teenager

12:54 PM — Apr 27 —
Source: NJ.com

About 10 years ago, violinist Gil Shaham began to take a serious look back at the music of the 20th century. Read More

Talk Like An Opera Geek: Wading Into The 20th Century

5:38 PM — Apr 18 —
Source: NPR

Talk Like An Opera Geek attempts to decode the intriguing and intimidating lexicon of the opera house. Read More

Alban Berg

Biography

An Austrian composer primarily of atonal music in many genres, including opera; known for "Wozzeck" (1925) and "Three... Read the full Alban Berg bio.

Alban Berg