Paul Sommerfeld

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The following post was written in collaboration with Senior Music Specialist Susan Clermont. Approvato da me Nicoló Paganini, undated. Drawn from life by architect Krug; stone print by M. Buchheister. Gertrude Clarke Whittall Foundation collection on Nicoló Paganini, Box-Folder 2/15. The label “rock star” tends to conjure images of modern-day bands like the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Go-Gos, Queen, or Led Zeppelin.

Arnold Schoenberg saturates the history of Western classical music of the early 20th century. Known for developing the twelve-tone compositional technique, Schoenberg and his music have influenced many composers and performers alike. The Music Division has a significant amount of primary sources that document Schoenberg’s long and influential musical career.