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Composer

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1933

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Chamber

 

Stig Gustav Schönberg was a Swedish composer who was born on July 24, 1931, in Stockholm, Sweden. He was the son of the famous composer Arnold Schönberg and his wife Gertrud Kolisch. Stig grew up in a musical family, and his father's influence was evident in his early years. He began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. Stig's father, Arnold Schönberg, was a pioneer of atonal music and was known for his innovative approach to composition. He was a major influence on Stig's musical development, and Stig was exposed to his father's music from an early age. Stig's mother, Gertrud Kolisch, was also a musician and played the violin. She was a member of the Kolisch Quartet, which was known for its performances of contemporary music. Stig studied music at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, where he received a degree in composition. He also studied with his father in Los Angeles and Vienna. Stig's early works were heavily influenced by his father's music, but he soon developed his own style. He was interested in electronic music and was one of the first composers in Sweden to work with electronic instruments. Stig's early works include "String Quartet No. 1" (1955) and "Symphony No. 1" (1957). These works show the influence of his father's music, but also demonstrate Stig's own unique style. In the 1960s, Stig began to experiment with electronic music. He composed several works for tape, including "Electronic Music No. 1" (1961) and "Electronic Music No. 2" (1962). In the 1970s, Stig's music became more experimental. He began to incorporate elements of chance and improvisation into his compositions. He also began to use unconventional instruments, such as toy pianos and bicycle bells. Some of his most notable works from this period include "Music for 12 Toy Pianos" (1971) and "Music for Bicycle Bells" (1975). Stig's later works continued to be experimental and innovative. He composed several works for chamber ensembles, including "String Quartet No. 3" (1980) and "Octet for Wind Instruments" (1982). He also composed several works for orchestra, including "Symphony No. 2" (1984) and "Concerto for Orchestra" (1990). Stig was a prolific composer, and his music was performed by many orchestras and ensembles around the world. He received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Swedish Royal Academy of Music's Gold Medal in 1996. Stig Gustav Schönberg died on December 27, 2019, at the age of 88. He was a pioneering composer who pushed the boundaries of classical music and was known for his innovative approach to composition. His music continues to be performed and studied by musicians and scholars around the world.

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