Composer

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Arnold Schoenberg

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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1:30

Arnold Schoenberg's 'Untitled piece for violin & piano in D minor' was composed in 1896 when he was just 21 years old. The piece was premiered in Vienna in 1897, with Schoenberg himself playing the piano and the violin part being played by his friend, Alexander von Zemlinsky. The piece is divided into three movements, with the first movement being in sonata form. The second movement is a slow and lyrical adagio, while the third movement is a lively and energetic scherzo. The piece is characterized by Schoenberg's use of chromaticism and dissonance, which was a departure from the traditional tonal harmony of the time. The use of dissonance creates a sense of tension and unease, which is further emphasized by the frequent use of tremolo and pizzicato in the violin part. Despite its unconventional harmonies, the piece still retains a sense of structure and coherence, with Schoenberg's use of motivic development and thematic transformation tying the movements together. Overall, 'Untitled piece for violin & piano in D minor' is an early example of Schoenberg's innovative approach to composition, which would go on to have a significant impact on the development of 20th-century music.

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