Description

This comprehensive volume showcases the full breadth of Schönberg's piano works, tracing his compositional evolution from the free atonal pieces of Op. 11 to the aphoristic Op. 19, the tone-row experiments of Op. 23, and the dodecaphonic works of Op. 25, 33a, and 33b. Additionally, the appendix features three early compositions from the 20-year-old Schönberg, providing a fascinating glimpse into the late-romantic roots of his pioneering modernist style. This definitive edition brings together the seminal milestones of classical modernism alongside Schönberg's most trailblazing and thrilling piano works, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to engage with this pivotal composer's groundbreaking oeuvre.

Songs / Content

• Three Piano Pieces op. 11
• 1. Mäßig
• 2. Sehr Langsam
• 3. Bewegt
• Six Little Piano Pieces op. 19
• I Leicht, zart op. 19,1
• II Langsam op. 19,2
• III Sehr langsame Viertel op. 19,3
• IV Rasch, aber leicht op. 19,4
• V Etwas rasch op. 19,5
• VI Sehr langsam op. 19,6
• Five Piano Pieces op. 23
• Sehr langsam op. 23,1
• Sehr rasch op. 23,2
• Langsam op. 23,3
• Schwungvoll, Mäßige Viertel op. 23,4
• Walzer op. 23,5
• Suite op. 25
• Präludium op. 25,1
• Gavotte op. 25,2
• Musette op. 25,3
• Intermezzo op. 25,4
• Menuett - Trio op. 25,5
• Gigue op. 25,6
• Piano Pieces op. 33a & 33b
• Klavierstück op. 33a
• Klavierstück op. 33b
• Three Piano Pieces (1894)
• Andantino
• Andantino grazioso
• Presto