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| Composer | Webern, Anton (1883-1945) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Work type | Orchestral |
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Action and reaction: Mehta conducts Wagner, Schoenberg and Webern
Zubin Mehta returns to Disney Hall, demonstrating the multifaceted implications of Wagner and his “music of tomorrow”.
London Sinfonietta tackles Webern for The Rest is Noise
The works of Anton Webern – famously described by Stravinksy as “dazzling diamonds” – have been “unwrapped” as part of The Rest is Noise festival this month. This was a timely project, as the output of this Second Viennese School composer has often been misrepresented due to its considerable (and problematic) impact on 20th- and 21st-century music.