Arnold Schoenberg wishes you a very happy Christmas
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An arrangement of “Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen” for chamber ensemble, courtesy of Dr Stephen Roe, one of several new friends I made during the course of this lovely year.
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These are all the notes that Schoenberg avoided in his other works.
Ingenious,the way Schoenberg assimilated so many Xmas carols into this single span. The kind of trick Gerald Barry or Michael Finnissy might do these days.
Now, now, John, remember the spirit of goodwill to all men, and that includes AS!
About half a century later Samuel Barber would do something quite similar for full orchestra with his Die Natali. Almost a who’s who of carols and also in a fairly short span of time and, like Schoenberg’s Weihnachtsmusik, unjustly overlooked.
Thank you for this rarity and the wonderful montage of photos. A Christmas treat!
Mr Borstlap –
Just listen to it and enjoy. No need to make stupid comments!