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Sound Secrets: A Watchful Eye

Donald Macleod investigates Berg's often difficult relationship with his teacher Arnold Schoenberg, including how Berg secretly depicted him in his music.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Alban Berg

    II: Sahst du nach dem Gewitterregen den Wald (Have you seen the forest after the thundery

    Performers: London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Pierre Boulez Artist: Jessye Norman, Soprano

    • SK 66826 t9.
  • Alban Berg

    Piano Sonata, Op. 1 (1907-8)

    Performers: Peter Hill, Piano

    • Naxos 8.553870 t1.
  • Alban Berg

    String Quartet, Op 3 (1909-10)

    Performers: Schoenberg Quartet

    • Chandos 9999 t1-2.
  • Alban Berg

    Schliesse mir die Augen beide (1907) (Close both my eyes, 1907)

    Performers: Ann Schein, Piano Artist: Jessye Norman, Soprano

    • Sony Classical SK 66826 t24.
  • Alban Berg

    Adagio (Second movement from the Chamber Concerto for piano, violin and 13 wind instrument

    Performers: Sepp Grotenhuis, Piano Artist: Janneke van der Meer, Violin Artist: Pierre Woudenberg, Clarinet

    • CHAN 9999 t8.

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