I must say that I agree with Williams and Guy on the piece itself, even though this is a great realization of it. This is perhaps the first Berg music I have heard, and it is a challenge for me to listen through. Sorry, but I don't think I can define very well what it is about it. Perhaps the lack of really any melodic drive, for form as far as I can tell. Nothing can define this piece for me. Thinking about it after listening to it, I can not remember anything that stuck out to me. Can't really remember any moments. Just the overall atmosphere of the piece. Which is very possibly all that Berg was trying to do. I would just prefer more to a piece. Just my thoughts.

@fahl5 said:

First let me thank all for their vivid reactions on my very first serious VSL-programming.

I am fascinated, that Berg nearly a century after writing this score still has the power to rise musical controversy, which for decades seemed to be totally overcome.

Obviously there is something timeless challenging in the very certain way musical skills, thought and passion has intermingled in Bergs Music.

I like that, but do not expect that evrybody has to.
best
Steffen

What's interesting is that there are so many film scores and video games which have tapped into the musical style of The Three 'Bergs (Arnold, Alban, and Anton) that the VSL rendering of the "Three Pieces" sounded quite approachable to my ears. I've played Berg's Piano Sonata and Chamber Concerto, so it does help to have been familiar with this music. Liking the music of Messien, Xenakis, and Nono also helps! [:D]

Most impressive was the fact that people here can separate their feelings about the composition from their take on what was undeniably a very fine virtual realisation. Bravo to all!