Theodor Adorno - Reminiscences of Alban Berg (in English)

Adorno's reminiscences of Alban Berg, from their first meeting in 1924, Berg's musical talents and other skills, Berg's relationship with Schoenberg and Freud, his economic situation.
Recorded on 2/4/68. In English.

[@felixdevilliers1]

Adorno, my household God. Lovely to hear him speak and in good English. An Italian student dragged me up some stairs to his flat a few days after his death, I would not have gone of my own accord. His living room had a grand piano and plenty of books as in my home. A very awkward conversation ensued. The friend spoke awkward French to me and made embarrassing remarks and questions, repeatedly asking "Where is the body?" I did not translate his remarks into German, although Gretel Adorno understood French perfectly. I wish I had been prepared. If I could go back to that moment, I would have said, "Your husband saved my life."

[@0602980]

Such a precious recording! Thank you!

[@LendallPitts]

Thanks. A priceless contribution.

[@PhilipDaniel]

I disagree with Adorno on a great many things, but I value his scholarship on (and high estimation of) Alban Berg.

[@1109stuart]

Thank you so much for this posting, the first time I've ever heard a recording of TWA speaking in English. More please John, if you have it.

[@johnturner7716]

+Stuart Walton That's all I've got sadly

[@nicolassimion6967]

Wow, this is a document of how we really are and how the others see "our" image. I mean the relations between the teachers and the students ! I've always liked Alban Berg !

[@xavieragummochy]

Thank you so much for this upload. Beautiful. Please upload more if you have anything!

[@johnturner7716]

+d tree That's all I have sadly

[@vector8310]

this may be a relatively old post but that's for posting this

[@DeadJack1999]

I love how he ends sentences

[@artofmusic303]

Wow - fascinating.

[@CCriticalTheory]

Hired Adorno speaking in English for the very first time.

[@liammcooper]

Reminds me of what Schoenberg said about Berg. It's odd to hear someone so famous for being negative, highly critical, and obscure deliver such a straightforward remembrance.

[@ferashaki7528]

Are there any other parts of this ? Thanks for uploading.

[@johnturner7716]

+Feras haki That's all I have sadly

[@wandersong]

Feras haki there is a small book of adorno on Berg with some of the same material here

[@ferashaki7528]

I have it Mike. Thanks

[@TheMadjazzer]

Is there a citation for the original?

[@TheMadjazzer]

+John Turner great, thanks!