Anton Webern (conductor)

Anton Webern was an influential Austrian composer and conductor, born in 1883 and associated with the Second Viennese School, alongside colleagues like Arnold Schoenberg and Alban Berg. He is known for his pioneering role in the development of serialism and his innovative approaches to structure and instrumentation. Webern's music is characterized by its brevity, clarity, and a focus on texture rather than traditional melodic development. Despite his limited output and the challenging nature of his works, he significantly impacted 20th-century music, inspiring generations of composers and shaping modern musical language. Webern passed away in 1945.