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We·bern  (vbrn), Anton Friedrich Wilheim von 1883-1945.
Austrian composer whose works, characterized by brevity and tonal dissonance, include two symphonies and a concerto for nine instruments (1934).
Webern (German) [ˈveːbərn]
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(Biographies / Webern, Anton von (1883-1945) M, Austrian, MUSIC: composer) Anton von (ˈantoːn fɔn). 1883-1945, Austrian composer; pupil of Schoenberg, whose twelve-tone technique he adopted. His works include those for chamber ensemble, such as Five Pieces for Orchestra (1911-13)
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30pm with the moving Symphonic Elegy by Austrian-born composer Ernst Krenek, written in memory of his friend Anton Webern, and concludes with the stirring First Symphony by Brahms.
Pianist to the rescue by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
And the New Music Ensemble, directed by Aaron Cassidy, will perform pieces by Andrew Hamilton, Morton Feldman and Anton Webern Tickets are pounds 6 for adults, pounds 3 (concessions) on 01484 472426.
Marking the end of term in style; University music by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
The main problem is that Wolpe's songs of that Marxist, agit-prop period are simply not very good - and certainly not a patch on Hanns Eisler's or even Kurt Weill's - while the later music, after Wolpe had studied briefly with Anton Webern and adopted 12-note technique, is dogged and monochrome.
Edinburgh festival: Wolpe! by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
 
 
 
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