I can't imagine how difficult to sing this must be with so many major 7ths and such. Having perfect pitch wouldn't be indispensable, but pretty close... That's assuming the singing's accurate, if not, not many people will notice anyways. Some nice instrumental colours here and there
It took me years to understand and then appreciate Webern ... discovering his early tonal works helped. Also, familiarizing myself with the work of Reger, Karg-Elert, Distler, Hindemith, Vermeulen, Koechlin and other more approachable avant-garde figures helped.
@@PhilipDaniel -- "Years"....Wow! You must be quite dedicated...and disciplined! But now, looking back in time from your current vantage point...really....Was it worth it? (Cheers from San Agustinillo, Oaxaca)
To me, his music sounds like an ultra minimalistic Mahler haha. His most approachable atonal piece for me is his symphony, it's probably the easiest place to start. It might also help to know Stravinsky said he heard crystals when he listened to Webern, and Webern himself apparently loved to collect rock crystals on his walks.
Performed by the Ensemble InterContemporain conducted by Pierre Boulez.
I think his poetic songs are the best of his work-there is so much expression and "breath" in his lines.
great to have this set in one video!
I can't imagine how difficult to sing this must be with so many major 7ths and such. Having perfect pitch wouldn't be indispensable, but pretty close... That's assuming the singing's accurate, if not, not many people will notice anyways.
Some nice instrumental colours here and there
I envy all of you who "understand" or can find beauty and repose in this.......
It took me years to understand and then appreciate Webern ... discovering his early tonal works helped. Also, familiarizing myself with the work of Reger, Karg-Elert, Distler, Hindemith, Vermeulen, Koechlin and other more approachable avant-garde figures helped.
@@PhilipDaniel -- "Years"....Wow! You must be quite dedicated...and disciplined! But now, looking back in time from your current vantage point...really....Was it worth it? (Cheers from San Agustinillo, Oaxaca)
Me too. I've come to love Schoenberg and Berg, but I have yet to find a foothold in Webern
To me, his music sounds like an ultra minimalistic Mahler haha. His most approachable atonal piece for me is his symphony, it's probably the easiest place to start. It might also help to know Stravinsky said he heard crystals when he listened to Webern, and Webern himself apparently loved to collect rock crystals on his walks.
Who's the soprano?
Françoise Pollet
Horrible pero necesario