This exhibition at the Exilarte Center offers a deep dive into the 'Triangle of the Viennese Tradition'. It meticulously reconstructs the professional and personal relationships between composers Arnold Schönberg, Alexander Zemlinsky, and Richard Hoffmann. Visitors can explore their intertwined lives and musical contributions, set against the backdrop of the Nazi era and their experiences of forced exile.
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This exhibition at the Exilarte Center explores the intertwined lives and fates of composers Arnold Schönberg, Alexander Zemlinsky, and Richard Hoffmann during the Nazi era. It highlights their musical connections, friendships, and experiences as exiles, shedding light on the cultural environment of the Second Viennese School.
Inspired by Arnold Schönberg’s 150th birthday, the new exhibition 'Triangle of the Viennese Tradition' at the mdw’s Exilarte Center delves into the social and cultural milieu surrounding the founder of the Second Viennese School. The exhibition focuses on the significant relationships between Alexander Zemlinsky, Schönberg's teacher and mentor, and Richard Hoffmann, Schönberg's pupil and assistant. Through life documents, photographs, and music manuscripts, the exhibition illuminates their professional, friendly, and musical connections, as well as their personal journeys during the turbulent time of the Nazi regime. The exhibition also recreates the atmosphere of the artists' colony in Vienna, where figures from music, literature, fine arts, and architecture, many of Jewish origin, engaged in artistic exchange. It addresses the devastating impact of Nazi persecution on these individuals, many of whom were forced to emigrate or perished in concentration camps. The exhibition examines the profound effect of forced exile on a person and an artist's work, contrasting the oeuvres before and after fleeing. It contextualizes significant musical works, such as Schönberg’s 'A Survivor from Warsaw' and Zemlinsky’s later song collections, while also showcasing documents like Zemlinsky’s tax and registration papers to illustrate the bureaucratic harassment faced by those targeted by the regime. The fates of composers and musicians who were unable to find freedom, lived in hiding, or were murdered, are also reconstructed, underscoring the immense loss of artistic potential in Europe.
Information regarding ticketing and admission is not detailed on this page. Visitors are encouraged to consult the Exilarte Center's official website for current details and booking procedures.
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