Pierrot Lunaire's The Sick Moon

The sound coming out of the instruments of Pierrot Lunaire were powerful, crystal clear, and formed a harmonious symphony. The seventh movement, called ‘The Sick Moon,’ gave me chills, as it was able to inject devastation in me. Some of the audiences had tears dropping down their faces, feeling the heartfelt movement through a so-called story telling of the vocal singing. Yet, the movement was only filled with one instrument: flute. I was surprised on how flute, when played so harmoniously and elegantly can be one of the most impactful instrument to human’s emotion. ‘The Sick Moon’ started with slow tempo and medium volume flute blowing. The distinctive feature of this movement was the existence of quiet moment in the middle of the movement. The vocal was soft in its texture and low in its volume. There were less fluctuations of notes, volume, and pacing in the movement. The movement
The Pierrot Lunaire had told twenty-one different stories through different cycle of songs. While some may perceive Pierrot Lunaire as a separated cycle of songs, I find it to be a continuous piece filled with differing character in every movement. My first ever concert ended with a feeling of satisfaction, a feeling of accomplishment, and most importantly, it sparked creativity within me. Arnold Schoenberg has managed to compose one of the most challenging and surprising musical piece, and yet, it was a revolutionary piece that was loved by all the audiences. The concert was phenomenal and the night was incredible, and after the notable night of my life, I learned to appreciate music in every aspect I can. The premiere of one of the most challenging musical work ended with a calm and soothing movement that closes the extravagant musical piece. Everyone applauded and cheered to the top of their lungs, showing appreciation to one of the wondrous musical piece ever