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On December 1, the Arnold Sch\u00f6nberg Choir from Vienna will perform at the Arvo P\u00e4rt Centre in Laulasmaa (around 45 minutes drive from Tallinn), to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Austrian composer Arnold Sch\u00f6nberg. This is their first-ever performance in Estonia.<\/p>\n
Founded in 1972 by Erwin Ortner<\/b>, the choir is known for its versatility, performing music from the Baroque era to contemporary works. Their performance will include compositions by Anton Bruckner<\/b>, Johann Sebastian Bach<\/b>, Arnold Sch\u00f6nberg<\/b>, and Arvo P\u00e4rt<\/b>, emphasizing themes of spirituality and intricate musical structure. The choir\u2019s connection to P\u00e4rt is notable, as they premiered his choral work Kleine Litanei<\/i> in 2015.<\/p>\n
Prior to the concert, a discussion will explore the music and ideas of Sch\u00f6nberg and Bruckner. Esteemed musicologist Professor Kristel Pappel<\/b> and cultural journalist Joonas Hellerma<\/b> will offer insights into the composers\u2019 shared spiritual dimensions and innovative approaches to composition.<\/p>\n
In addition to the musical events, a temporary exhibition titled Arnold Sch\u00f6nberg: Life and Work<\/i> will open on November 27 and run until December 8, at the Arvo P\u00e4rt centre. The exhibition, developed in collaboration with the Austrian Embassy, portrays Sch\u00f6nberg as a multifaceted artist\u2014not just a composer but also a theorist, painter, poet, and inventor. Artifacts, photographs, and design works from his life will be displayed, with musical excerpts accessible via QR codes. The exhibition traces Sch\u00f6nberg\u2019s journey from Vienna to exile in New York and Los Angeles, capturing his life as a family man, innovator, and artist.<\/p>\n
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