Schoenberg's Transformation of Musical Language

Challenging the conventional view of Arnold Schoenberg's musical evolution, this book argues that his 'atonal' works do not represent a distinct period but rather a transformation of earlier practices through gradual changes. Haimo contends that these compositions still retain connections to traditional harmonic structures, thereby reshaping the narrative around Schoenberg's contributions to music history. This influential analysis invites a reevaluation of Schoenberg's impact and the timeline of significant developments in 20th-century music.