Description
“The QUINTET FOR WIND INSTRUMENTS (BL�SERQUINTETT) was completed in August 1924, and played for the first time on September 16, 1924. It is the first large work in which Sch�nberg has substantiated the laws of composition with twelve tones. All themes and sound combinations are derived from the basic series (E-flat, G, A, B, C-sharp, C, B-flat, D, E, F-sharp, A-flat, F) and a number of subsidiary series (inversion, “crab” or retrograde motion, etc.). The homogeneity and uniformity thus achieved constitutes an equivalent to the form-building functions of a fixed tonality.” – Program Note from the score. This early example of Sch�nberg’s twelve-tone technique premiered on September 13, 1924, the composer’s birthday. Reprint edition.
Instrument: Woodwind Quintet
Medium: Conductor Score & Parts
SKU: 36-60404001
