Grundbegriffe der Musiktheorie Arnold Schönbergs

Arnold Schönberg's influence on the history of composition and 20th century music theory cannot possibly be overestimated. But although his compositions have been thoroughly analysed, Schönberg's music theory has not been equally examined yet. This is due to the fact that no critical complete edition of Schönberg's theoretical works has been available to this day, which could have served as a basis for a genealogy of his theories.

This demand is met by this study. On the basis of a comprehensive review of his theoretical works with the main focus on unpublished documents, it explains the genesis of his essential music-theoretical concepts and notions. It demonstrates consistent as well as developing elements of his music theory. The second part of the study provides an extensive list of unpublished sources.