Arnold Schoenberg Statement by Ernst Krenek

Composer Ernst Krenek (1900-1991), pupil of the Austrian composer Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951), is talking about his teacher.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Schoenberg
• Schönberg
• Krenek
• Viennese
• School
• Vienna
• Music

[pragueguy]

Approximate translation:

The meaning of Schonberg for contemporary music and for the development of composition.. cannot even be overestimated today.. even now, 60-70 years after the innovations he brought about in music, his music still has with the same force and to use the English word that is so appropriate "impact" - his music still has this influence on the listener

[MeleeMasterMario]

Krenek was NOT a student of Schoenberg, but of Franz Schreker. In his early 20s, turning from his early Expressionism to the more "popular" style of, e.g. "Jonny spielt auf," he made negative comments about Schoenberg's music, causing a break between them, which was mended later when they met in the U.S. Krenek turned to 12-tone writing in his early 30s, with the opera "Karl V."

[paolosilv]

I'm reading about classical music online. It appears that the composers all tried to force one style upon the classical music world - twelve-tone (dodecaphonic). It was admittedly a failure. The audiences do not accept this music. If musicians only write for the musical elite, and artists paint and sculpt only for their peers, then the audience will ignore them. I like many of the compositions of these composers, but I understand how much of the audience has tired of 12 tone.

[JekyllBoote]

Krenek's German is very easy to understand if you have a basic knowledge of the language. He speaks very clearly and deliberately.

[pragueguy]

You are welcome!

[felwoodd]

thanks for translate dude

[aviorbymusic]

It is interesting that Krenek lived in Schoenberg's house in Moeding (after the composer's death). It would be interesting to learn more about their relationship.

[johnnynoirman]

thank you for translation.

[jayarownd]

i wish i understood his language!