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Paul Hindemith had a multifaceted career as an internationally
acclaimed composer, performer, festival organizer, teacher,
lecturer, and writer. Born in Germany in 1895, he was a leading
member of the musical avant-garde, and when the Nazis came to power
his compositions eventually were banned as "decadent art." In 1938
Hindemith went into voluntary exile in Switzerland and in 1940
migrated to the United States, where he became a citizen. His
return to Europe after the war in response to urgent calls for help
in rebuilding European musical life gave rise to many inner
emotional problems. This selection of letters written by Hindemith
spans his entire career, from the First World War until shortly
before his death in 1963. Translated and edited by a leading
authority on Hindemith, the letters (some of which were written in
English) reveal that he was an observant, engaging, and opinionated
correspondent who took a keen interest in contemporary culture and
politics. The first such selection to appear in English, the
letters deal with personal and professional matters and are
addressed to his wife, publishers, and friends in both Europe and
America. Among the many important personalities with whom he came
into contact were the composers Stravinsky and Milhaud, the
conductors Mengelberg, Furtwängler, Koussevitzky, and Klemperer,
and the choreographers Massine and Balanchine. Published to
coincide with the centenary of Hindemith's birth, the letters fill
out our portrait of him and provide an absorbing chronicle of his
life and times.
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Various Artists - Sculptures (CD)
Anima Duo, Jean Francaix, Robert Schumann, Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul Hindemith, …
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R416
Discovery Miles 4 160
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Ships in 10 - 17 working days
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Various Artists - TINE (CD)
Tine Thing Helseth, Kathryn Stott, Jacques Ibert, Alexander Glazunov, George Enescu, …
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R366
Discovery Miles 3 660
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Ships in 10 - 17 working days
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German Flute Music showcases the brilliant artistry of Jeffrey
Khaner, adding another gem to his AVIE discography.
Through his previous five releases on AVIE, flautist Jeffrey
Khaner has become a familiar face whose performances never cease to
please and astonish in equal measure. Principal flute of the
Philadelphia Orchestra, his extensive forays into the solo canon
have cast him in a glowing spotlight. Revered by flautists
world-wide, his music-making has also been a delightful discovery
for scores of classical music fans. 'German Flute Music' will be no
exception as it traverses some rare corners of the flute
repertoire, ranging from delightfully melodic works by turn-of
the-century composer Sigfrid Karg-Elert and Walter Gieseking
(better known as the great pianist), who was an almost exact
contemporary of Paul Hindemith who was a teacher of Harald Genzmer
and a great influence on Hans Werner Henze.
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