Monthly Archives: March 2014

Schoenberg’s Serenade, Tanzscene

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Mark

Fifth installment, Tanzscene, from Schoenberg’s “Serenade” performed by students and faculty of the University of Illinois, Bill DeFotis, conductor: I am sure many have noticed this before but I noticed it while I was making the mp3. When I heard … Continue reading →

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Schoenberg’s Serenade, Sonett #217 von Petrarca

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Mark

Listen to the fourth movement, Sonett #217 von Petrarca.

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Schoenberg’s Serenade, Variationen

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Mark

Listen to installment #3, Variationen. Bill DeFotis, conductor; Steve Whiting, baritone voice; Gary Grossman, clarinet; Mark Gustavson, bass clarinet; Larry Polansky, mandolin; Arun Chandra, guitar; John Garvey, violin; Nancy Thomas, viola; and Sarah Wiseman, cello. This May, 1981 recording session … Continue reading →

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Schoenberg’s Serenade, Menuett

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Mark

Installment number two, Menuett:

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Schoenberg’s Serenade, op. 24

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Mark

In May of 1981 a group of musicians from the University of Illinois led by the late Bill DeFotis recorded Arnold Schoenberg’s Serenade, op.24 after performing it on a number of occasions. After 32 years I have a copy of … Continue reading →

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