Arnold Schönberg is undisputedly one of the most influential composers of the early 20th century and is considered the founder of twelve-tone music. He was the central figure of the Second Viennese School (also the Viennese atonal school), which strived to consistently think through tonality in its late romantic manifestation.
Less well-known are his summer stays in the Salzkammergut between 1905 and 1923. At Lake Traunsee, Schönberg created chamber music, songs, piano pieces, paintings and drawings. The first twelve-tone composition in music history was created in Traunkirchen in July 1921.
The exhibition traces Schönberg’s creative years on Lake Traunsee, creates a panorama of significant modern artist encounters and takes visitors on a journey through the beginnings of atonal music.
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