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Considered by many to be the most accessible of the Schoenberg-influenced composers who comprised the second Viennese school, Alban Berg demonstrated the possibilities of the twelve-tone system as an expansion of traditional methods. This volume presents essays written by leading American and British scholars that discuss Berg's life and cultural environment, his style and technique, and his unfinished second opera Lulu. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

The one star is for the price tag, not the book's content.
Why is this book so expensive?It is a shame that one has to pay so much to own a copy of this book.Berg is an important early 20th century composer and many should be able to read scholarly written books about him.Yes, there are books in the library, but, owning a copy of ones own is important; it is more intimate and one can add personal notes on the margin.Please, take the price down to where it is affordable by many who are interested in Alban Berg. ... Read more