The first time I have heard this, it’s brilliant. Schoenberg isn’t atonal yet, but as with the Berg piano sonata you can discern the (to use the modish expression) direction of travel. Here the tonal uncertainty is used to express extreme and often violent emotions. Reminds me of bits of Mahler’s Ninth Symphony.
You lose the quiet bits travelling on the bus, though. Still well worthwhile. Highly recommended (unless you want something restful).
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