Abstract

Preface 1. 'Atonality': a revisionist thesis 2. 'Based on tradition': Four Songs, Op. 2, 1899 3. The principle of incremental innovation: Verklarte Nacht, 1899 4. Conservative song-cycle, progressive cantata: Gurrelieder, 1900-1911 5. Programmatic music and its implications: Pelleas und Melisande Op. 5, 1902-3 6. Consolidation: Songs, Op. 3, 1903-4 7. Abstract form, secret program: String Quartet, Op. 7, 1904-5 8. Referencial centres? Lieder and Fragments, Fall 1905 9. Absolute music and its consequences: Chamber Symphony, Op. 9, 1905-6 10. Crisis: Friede auf Erden, Op. 13, Ballades, Op. 12, and the reception of Shoenberg's music, August 1906-July 1907 11. Motivic economy: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10, movements one and two, March-December 1907 12. 'Until then I lacked the strength and confidence': Two Songs, Op. 14, December 1907-March 1908 13. Beyond triads: the first layer of Das Buch der hangenden Garten, Op. 15, March-April 1908 14. 'On revient toujours?' Returning to Opp. 10 and 15, June 1908-February 1909 15. The analysis of Schoenberg's post-1908 music: Pieces for piano, Op. 11, nos. 1 and 2, February 1909 16. 'Intoxicated by the enthusiasm': Five Orchestral Pieces, Op. 16 Piece for Piano, Op. 11, No. 3, May-August 1909 17. The birth (and death) of new music: August 1909 and beyond Bibliography.

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