Arnold Schönberg's Personal Life Revealed in Exhibition at Schönberg Center
An exhibition at the Schönberg Center in Vienna, titled 'Zu Gast bei Arnold Schönberg', showcases a humorous complaint letter written by composer Arnold Schönberg in February 1910. The letter details his frustrations with his rental apartment at Hietzinger Hauptstraße 113, including drafty doors and windows, malfunctioning toilets, and unresponsive property management. Schönberg, known for developing the twelve-tone technique, lived in California exile where he engaged in recreational sports. The display highlights lesser-known aspects of his private life, contrasting with his public conflicts in the music industry.
Key facts
- Arnold Schönberg wrote a complaint letter about his apartment in February 1910
- The letter is featured in the exhibition 'Zu Gast bei Arnold Schönberg' at the Schönberg Center in Vienna
- Schönberg criticized drafty doors, windows, and non-functional toilets in his rental at Hietzinger Hauptstraße 113
- He was the inventor of the twelve-tone composition method
- Schönberg participated in sports during his exile in California
Entities
Artists
- Arnold Schönberg
Institutions
- Schönberg Center
Locations
- Vienna
- California