Arnold Schönberg

Arnold Schönberg was a groundbreaking Austrian composer and music theorist known for developing the twelve-tone technique, which revolutionized 20th-century classical music by abandoning traditional tonal centers. His work transitioned from late-Romantic lushness to avant-garde atonality, challenging conventional harmony and structure. Schönberg's innovations influenced many modern composers, shaping contemporary musical language. Besides composing, he was also a dedicated teacher, mentoring influential musicians and theorists. His contributions significantly expanded the expressive possibilities of music, making him a central figure in the evolution of modernist composition.