Schoenberg: Pelleas und Melisande, Boulez (2-CD)

Discs: 2
Record Label: Apex
Release Date: March 19, 2007

“Boulez keeps the music moving and brings welcome clarity to Pelleas' potentially murky orchestration.” — BBC Music Magazine

An exploration of orchestral landmarks by the figurehead of the Second Viennese School, Arnold Schoenberg. Pierre Boulez was arguably one of the greatest interpreters of Schoenberg’s works. Here, he presents works bridging the gap between late romanticism and modernism, marking the point of departure into the 12-tone language Schoenberg is known for establishing.

Content:

Schoenberg Pelleas und Melisande

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
1991, Orchestra Hall, Chicago

Schoenberg Variations for Orchestra, Op. 31
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
1991, Orchestra Hall, Chicago

Schoenberg Violin Concerto, Op. 36
Pierre Amoyal violin
London Symphony Orchestra

Schoenberg Piano Concerto, Op. 42
Peter Serkin piano
London Symphony Orchestra