The complete musical archive of renowned composer Arnold Schoenberg has been destroyed in the Pacific Palisades fires, according to Belmont Music Publishers.

Belmont Music, the exclusive publisher of Schoenberg's works since the 1970s, lost their entire inventory of sales and rental materials in the fire. This includes valuable manuscripts, original scores, and printed works that were essential to preserving the composer's legacy.

The publisher is currently working to rebuild their collection in digital format. Some scores and performing materials exist as digital scans, and the company continues to fulfill requests where possible through these digital copies.

Larry Schoenberg, the composer's son, described the loss as "a profound cultural blow." The lost materials included Schoenberg's complete range of compositions, from his early Romantic works to his revolutionary twelve-tone pieces, including masterpieces like Verklärte Nacht and Pierrot Lunaire.

Belmont Music has announced plans to digitize their complete collection of Schoenberg's works to ensure continued access for scholars, performers, and music enthusiasts. The publisher remains committed to preserving Schoenberg's musical legacy despite this setback.

For inquiries about available materials or questions regarding Schoenberg's works, interested parties can contact Belmont Music directly through their website.

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