Hebrides Ensemble: Pierrot Lunaire

Arnold Schoenberg's quirky 1912 melodrama for voice and chamber ensemble is full of paradoxes: is it for the concert hall or the theatre stage? Is it high art or cabaret? Why is the male central character written for a soprano? It's one of his most entertaining and accessible pieces, and a defining work of 20th century music. It's also 100 years old. This performance features acclaimed American soprano Lucy Shelton.