Arnold SCHOENBERG (Composer): Autograph Musical Quotation from Op. 31

Schoenberg, Arnold. (1874-1951) Autograph Musical Quotation from Orchestral Variations, Op. 31 Boldly penned AMQS from the Austrian-born composer whose development of the ‘twelve-tone’ system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovations in the history of 20th century music. On a white card measuring 8 x 5.5 cm, the composer has penned five measures of music, one of the many B-A-C-H symbols used in the Orchestral Variations, Op. 31, and has signed "Arnold Schonberg Berlin 4.VIII.32." In fine condition, sold together with the original transmissal envelope and a halftone photograph, mounted to an album sheet and easily removed. The Variations for Orchestra, begun in May 1926 and finished in August 1928, is Schoenberg’s first orchestral score written according to his new rules of serialism. The first performance was given on December 2, 1928, in Berlin, with Wilhelm Furtwängler conducting. It takes one of the great, essential forms of Western music and proves its compatibility with atonal music, and specifically, with serialism. Following a massive climax in the first section of the piece, the trombone intones four notes—B-flat, A, C, B-natural—that spell out the name Bach in German notation, invoking the master Schoenberg admired above all others. When The New York Times critic mistakenly wrote that Bach’s name was the theme of the entire piece, Schoenberg was quick to set the record straight, pointing out that this passing, “sentimental” gesture was no different from Beethoven quoting Mozart’s Don Giovanni in the Diabelli Variations. Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.