Schoenberg explained in 10 Minutes

A music teacher once told me: "You want to try to understand Schoenberg more? Try listening to his works in chronological order and you'll hear many interesting things". Needless to say I did do this over time and some of the same things you mention in this video became very clear to me.

He's known for his atonal work, yet Verklärte Nacht is quite simply the most sublimely beauteous piece you will ever hear.

Leon Kirchner had studied with Schoenberg, and had some wonderful comments and stories. The students would try to confound him by finding an obscure Romantic-era work, playing an excerpt for him (right before class), and asking him to ID the composer/music. According to Kirchner, Schoenberg always, without fail, correctly identified the work/composer.

In love with fact that this video is 13 minutes long (Schoenberg was terrified of that number his whole life) and also, 13 was composer's birth and death date. Still hunting him till this day

I first heard Schoenberg when I was in my early teens and it completely rocked my world.

I’ve never heard anyone talk about Schoenberg like this. It actually makes me want to listen to his music

Very fond of the Serenade Op. 24 and the String Trio Op. 45. The Five Pieces for Orchestra still blow my mind.

Excellent video. Hope you make more soon.

When I first heard his Violin Concerto in music appreciation class in college I found it to be almost unlistenable and unfathomable. Craggy and difficult music. 57 years later I find it to be relaxing, nostalgic, and filled with many moments of great Beauty. I like music that leaves you with better ears.

Thank you! This was exactly what I was looking for to refresh and expand the leftovers of my amazing music lessons in school :)

Excellent. Superb. Just what I needed. Thank you.

Thanks, as always. When I started exploring such music in my late teens, I listened to Pierrot Lunaire many many times. Recently I looked up a performance on YouTube after years without hearing it--and it was as amazing as ever. I still remember the time I sat in the music library and listened to the First Chamber Symphony over and over. I was a big fan. I will confess, though, as for his popular piece, Verklärte Nacht, as gorgeous and atmospheric as it is, I've never really taken to it. I think this is a shortcoming on my part. Looking forward to the video on Pierrot.

The best explanation of Schoenberg his work I have ever heard. That also shows his basis of Romantic music which he later completely deconstructed. Very good video, sir!

I love your tapestry! Thanks for the video!

Thank you, MORE MUSIC PLEASE Jordan!!!

Lovely. video Samnuel, hope you're well.

Fantastic video, Samuel!

I enjoy your exposition very much.

Thank you for all these great insights. I'm still a complete layperson when it comes to tonal formal music, let alone atonality, but I hope to keep learning slowly 🎵

Great video. Thankyou for your insights.