Henle Verlag Schonberg Arnold - Six Little Piano Pieces Op.19
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Summary of This Score
Arnold Schönberg signs with Six Little Piano Pieces op. 19 (Sechs kleine Klavierstücke) a cycle that has become emblematic of early 20th-century writing. To the question of structuring musical discourse without tonality, these pieces respond with maximum concentration: every measure counts, every nuance weighs, and the management of musical time (breaths, silences, resonances) becomes a full-fledged element of construction.
Composed in 1911, these six pieces offer contrasting, often striking atmospheres that demand from the pianist precise attack, fine pedal control, and a keen sense of balance between sound layers. The last piece, frequently associated with the memory of Gustav Mahler's funeral (May 21, 1911), condenses a gripping emotion in a stripped-down writing, where intensity arises as much from the unspoken as from the sound.
This Henle Urtext edition highlights clarity of reading thanks to a new engraving and generous presentation, particularly appreciated in music where detail (articulations, dynamics, expressive markings) guides interpretation. The fingerings by Emanuel Ax provide valuable support for approaching these miniatures: they help stabilize transitions, organize the hand in unusual positions, and secure voice leading, while leaving the musician the freedom to devise their own solution.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Arnold Schönberg | Instrumentation | Piano |
| Artist | Emanuel Ax | Genre | Modern Score (20th Century) |
| Edition | Henle (Urtext) | ||
Questions frequently asked
For which instrumentation are the Six Little Pieces op. 19 written?
The score is designed for solo piano and gathers the six pieces composed by Arnold Schönberg in 1911.
Does the Henle edition of the Sechs kleine Klavierstücke op. 19 include fingerings?
The suggested fingerings are by Emanuel Ax. They accompany the transitions and unusual hand positions found in this piano writing.
Is this an Urtext edition?
This edition is published by Henle as an Urtext edition, with new engraving providing a generous reading of articulations, dynamics, and expressive markings.
What is the level of difficulty of Schönberg's Six Little Piano Pieces?
The writing requires precise attack, fine control of pedals, and sustained attention to sound layers. Silences and resonances directly contribute to the musical construction. The concentrated discourse demands careful reading of every nuance.
Is the last piece op. 19 connected to Gustav Mahler?
The sixth piece is often associated with the memory of Gustav Mahler's funeral, on May 21, 1911.
