Webern, an Austrian composer and conductor became on of the best-known exponents of the 12 tone technique and his work became characterized in the musical technique of tonal serialism. He had a strong influence later with the avante gard, which isn’t surprising when thinking of his works.
His Symphony Op. 21 is not something that one could hum along to, it’s very abstract in its exploration of material. There are no clear melodic motifs and it basically goes through a series of sustained notes, each with a discordant character.
The texture base is very thin in nature, for example only a layer of shrill strings will be heard with solo instruments such as a featured oboe, flute or clarinet. The music is something to which is disconcerting because of the keen discordant melodies and some would consider it creepy.
- Sascha
Where about’s in Austr(al)ia did he live? :p
He was born in Vienna but died in Mittersill.