The Second Viennese School

The Second Viennese School was a group of pioneering composers in early 20th-century Vienna, led by Arnold Schoenberg. They revolutionized Western music by developing atonal and twelve-tone techniques, moving away from traditional tonality and harmonic rules. This approach created new, avant-garde sound worlds that challenged conventions and expanded the expressive possibilities of music. Their work influenced the direction of modern classical composition, emphasizing innovation and individual expression.