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Schönberg in Wien: Discover Arnold Schönberg's Revolutionary Twelve-Tone Music and Viennese Legacy

Delve into Schönberg's life and the Viennese School of Modernism through compelling exhibits and cultural insights.

Immerse yourself in the profound impact of Arnold Schönberg, the innovative founder of twelve-tone music, within Vienna. This exhibition highlights his revolutionary contributions to atonality and the Viennese School of Modernism. Discover his lasting legacy through significant archives and multimedia exhibits housed at the Arnold Schönberg Center and Haus der Musik, offering unique cultural perspectives.

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Exhibition summary

Explore the life and work of Arnold Schönberg, the founder of twelve-tone music, in Vienna. This exhibition delves into his revolutionary musical techniques, historical impact, and legacy through dedicated spaces at the Arnold Schönberg Center and the Haus der Musik.

Curatorial context

The page details the significant presence and legacy of Arnold Schönberg (1874–1951), the revolutionary composer who developed atonality and the twelve-tone technique, in Vienna. It highlights the Arnold Schönberg Center, which manages his estate and serves as a cultural hub with concerts, exhibitions, and a replica of his Los Angeles study, preserving his manuscripts, writings, and personal effects. The Center's library offers extensive resources on the "Viennese School of Modernism," including works by his pupils Alban Berg and Anton Webern, emphasizing their immense impact on New Music. Furthermore, the Haus der Musik dedicates an entire floor to the great masters, including Schönberg and his contemporaries, showcasing their lives and work through multimedia exhibits and historical instruments. Schönberg's groundbreaking musical innovations were often controversial, famously marked by the "Skandalkonzert" of 1913. His final resting place is at the Vienna Central Cemetery. The Arnold Schönberg Center also provides access to an extensive archive and has a significant presence on Google Arts & Culture, offering insights into its collection of over 160 objects, including manuscripts, diaries, photographs, and personal belongings, showcasing his multifaceted genius as a composer, music theorist, poet, inventor, and painter.

Admission and ticket notes

The Arnold Schönberg Center offers concerts and exhibitions. General admission is €6, with reduced prices available. The Haus der Musik charges €19 for general admission and €15 for reduced tickets, with discounts available through the Vienna City Card. Information regarding specific exhibition ticketing within these venues should be confirmed directly with the respective institutions.

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Venue
Am Hof Square
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Sep 13, 2020
Artist line / attribution
This exhibition focuses on Arnold Schönberg, the founder of twelve-tone music, and his contemporaries from the Viennese School of Modernism, including his pupils Alban Berg and Anton Webern.
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