Schoenberg's New World

The first full-length study of Schoenberg's American years, Schoenberg's New World dispels myths and fills significant gaps in the existing Schoenberg literature. The book traces early American Schoenberg champions and illuminates Schoenberg's socialization in America, his American works and their performance and publication. The volume also explores his teaching activities and impact on American music after 1945, contributing to a new understanding of Schoenberg.