Verklärte Nacht

"Verklärte Nacht" (Transfigured Night) is a symphonic poem composed by Austrian composer Arnold Schoenberg in 1899. It is based on a poem by Richard Dehmel that explores themes of love, longing, and transformation. The music reflects the poem's emotional depth and depicts a night where deep feelings and personal conflicts lead to a profound resolution. Often characterized by lush harmonies and rich orchestration, "Verklärte Nacht" showcases the transition from late Romanticism to modernism in music, embodying both intense emotion and complex structure. It's a significant work in the late 19th-century classical repertoire.