Hindemith, Hartmann and Henze (20th Century Composers) - Softcover

Rickards, Guy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0714831743 ISBN 13: 9780714831749

Publisher: Phaidon Press, 1995

Synopsis

Guy Rickards’ innovative biography examines three German composers – Paul Hindemith (1895–1963), Karl Amadeus Hartmann (1905–63) and Hans Werner Henze (b. 1926) – and demonstrates how a number of parallels can be drawn between their works, influences and roles in musical history, despite their varied backgrounds, musical approaches and political leanings. A combination of new directions and German traditions was common to the music of all three composers; their works acknowledged the musical heritage of their homeland while also expanding and adding to it. During the twentieth century, the entwined lives of these three men served to create new paths and possibilities for the development of German music.

About this title

About the Author

Guy Rickards is a freelance writer on music. He contributes regularly to numerous publications including Gramophone, Contemporary Music Review, BBC Music Magazine and the Guardian.

From the Back Cover

This book presents the entwined biographies of three composers who, in this century, have dominated the mainstream development of German music.

Edition details

• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0714831743
• ISBN 13: 9780714831749
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240