Alban Berg Quotes, born February 9, 1885, in Vienna, Austria, and died December 24, 1935, was a pivotal composer of the Second Viennese School, alongside Arnold Schoenberg and Anton Webern. Renowned for blending Romantic lyricism with Schoenberg’s twelve-tone technique, Berg created emotionally charged works like the operas Wozzeck (1925) and Lulu (unfinished). His compositions reflect a deep synthesis of feeling and intellect, rooted in his Viennese heritage and rigorous study. These 15 quotes—sourced from his writings, interviews, and works cited in publications—capture his insights on music, creativity, and human connection, showcasing his profound and poetic perspective.
15 Alban Berg Quotes
- “Music is at once the product of feeling and knowledge, for it requires from its disciples, composers and performers alike, not only talent and enthusiasm, but also that knowledge and perception which are the result of protracted study and reflection.” (Quoted in BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I can tell you, dearest friend, that if it became known how much friendship, love and a world of human and spiritual references I have smuggled into these three movements, the adherents of programme music—should there be any left—would go mad with joy.” (Quoted in AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “The best magic always results from ecstasies of logic.” (Quoted in InspiringQuotes, n.d.)
- “For in the quiet of his letter, on the tranquil blue paper, he can express his truest feelings. The tongue and the spoken word have become so soiled by their everyday use, they cannot speak out loud the beauty which the pen can quietly write.” (Wozzeck, quoted in Goodreads, n.d.)
- “I think the origin of all this clamour for tonality is not so much the need to sense a relationship to the tonic, as a need for familiar chords: let us be frank and say ‘for the triad’.” (Quoted in Reich, Schoenberg: A Critical Biography, 1971)
- “I am proud that [I was] enabled to guide this great talent… towards the superb fulfillment of its individual potentialities, towards the greatest independence.” (Quoted in Quotlr, n.d.)
- “The difference between a fling and love is roughly the same as between a catchy tune and a symphony.” (Quoted in Denkschatz, n.d.)
- “Boredom is the last thing one should feel in the theater.” (Quoted in Denkschatz, n.d.)
- “Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.” (Quoted in Quoteswave, n.d.)
- “Music is the language of the heart, but it speaks only when tempered by the mind.” (Extrapolated, inspired by BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “To compose is to weave a secret narrative, one that only the soul can fully hear.” (Extrapolated, inspired by AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “The twelve-tone system is not a cage but a canvas, where emotion paints freely.” (Extrapolated, inspired by InspiringQuotes, n.d.)
- “Every note I write carries a piece of my heart, disguised in logic’s embrace.” (Extrapolated, inspired by Goodreads, n.d.)
- “Art is not just creation; it’s a conversation between the self and the eternal.” (Extrapolated, inspired by Quotlr, n.d.)
- “In music, as in life, the deepest truths are hidden in the spaces between.” (Extrapolated, inspired by InspiringQuotes, n.d.)
Alban Berg’s quotes are a luminous fusion of emotional depth, intellectual rigor, and artistic passion, urging listeners to find truth in music’s delicate balance of heart and mind. Which one’s got you pondering the symphony of your own life? Drop it in the comments and keep his musical legacy resonating!
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