The New York Times – Music:
Alban Berg’s “Wozzeck,” which premiered in the shadow of World War I, will break your heart with a score that captures the essence of opera.
Category: Berg, Alban
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Friedrich Cerha, 96, Who Finished Another Composer’s Masterpiece, Dies
The New York Times – Music:
His skill in completing Alban Berg’s “Lulu” almost 40 years after Berg’s death was considered one of the greatest operatic achievements of the 20th century.
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When the Orchestra Is the Star of the Opera
The New York Times – Music:
Singers tended to fade into the background in a concert presentation of “Wozzeck” and some productions at the Metropolitan Opera.
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‘Wozzeck,’ the 20th Century’s Most Influential Opera, Turns 100
The New York Times – Music:
Alban Berg’s brutal classic, a tale of a lowly soldier’s degradation and death, continues to inspire artists.