The Munich Radio Orchestra, founded in 1952, has a broad artistic spectrum, performing everything from concert opera and sacred music to children's concerts and film scores.
Composer Biography
Walter Braunfels, the composer, was born in Frankfurt am Main in 1882 and passed away in Cologne in 1954.
Historical Context
In 1933, Walter Braunfels lost all his posts and was prohibited from public musical activities in 1938 by the Reichsmusikkammer.
Performer Biography
Ulf Schirmer, the artistic director of the Munich Radio Orchestra from 2006 to 2017, is a strong advocate for Walter Braunfels's works.
Composer Biography
After World War I, Walter Braunfels converted to Catholicism, which influenced his sacred compositions like the Te Deum and Große Messe.
Historical Context
Despite being categorized as "half-Jewish" by the Nazis, Braunfels was able to travel freely in Europe during the Nazi regime, attending festivals and visiting various cities.
Composer Biography
Braunfels was the son of Ludwig Braunfels, a Jewish jurist and man of letters, and was categorized as "half-Jewish" by the Nazis.
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