Schoenberg

Arnold Schoenberg was a composer and theorist from Austria, known for revolutionizing music in the early 20th century. He developed the twelve-tone technique, a method of composing music using all twelve notes of the chromatic scale equally, which broke away from traditional tonal harmony. His work moves from late Romanticism to more abstract, atonal music, influencing modern composition. Schoenberg's innovations expanded the possibilities of musical expression, making him a pivotal figure in the transition from classical to modern music. His ideas continue to impact composers and theorists today.