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Pierrot is intoxicated by the moon. Alone in his disturbed and insular world, he spirals into a violent nightmare dominated by dark poetic imagery. Descending further into murderous and violent thoughts before returning home, he is once more transfixed by the moonlight. At its 1912 premiere, this seminal work had Berlin audiences captivated, spellbound by Pierrot. Written during a period of Expressionism and at the height of composer Schoenberg's friendship with Kandinsky, the work is full of unusual combinations of instruments. Its originality in borrowing from the past whilst creating a unique hybrid of artistic expression still sounds highly modern today.

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Author: Arnold Schoenberg

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Archive listings for Pierrot Lunaire (2023)

Work type: Mime.

Patricia Kopatchinskaja & Friends - T1814641565

The multi-talented violinist turns vocalist in the role of the moonstruck clown at the heart of Schoenberg's expressionist masterpiece.Performer Patricia Kopatchinskaja (voice). Performer Meesun Hong Coleman (violin). Performer Thomas Kaufmann (cello). Performer julia Gallego (flute). Performer Reto Bieri (clarinet). Performer Joonas Ahonen (piano).

2 Dec 23 to 3 Dec 23

Southbank Centre, West End :: V423
listing details L1595189132

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