Pierrot Lunaire (music composition)

Pierrot Lunaire is a groundbreaking 1912 composition by Arnold Schoenberg, blending early 20th-century modernism with expressionism. It features 21 short, vivid pieces performed by a small ensemble and a vocalist using Sprechstimme, a voice technique between singing and speaking. The work explores themes of madness, love, and mystery through dissonant, evocative music and intense emotional expression. Its innovative use of atonal harmony and unconventional vocal style helped redefine modern music, influencing many future composers and artists in the realm of experimental and avant-garde music.