Hans Gál never abandoned the Austro-German classic-romantic tradition or adopted musical trends, believing music should be made, communicated, and enjoyed through active participation.
Composition History
Hans Gál collected folk melodies while dealing with supplies in Belgrade during World War I, which he then used to compose his six Serbische Weisen (Serbian Dances) for piano duet in 1916.
Composer Biography
Hans Gál, a composer of Hungarian Jewish descent, was born near Vienna and enjoyed early recognition, culminating in the Austrian State Prize for Composition in 1915.
Performer Biography
Goldstone and Clemmow, a British piano duo, have released nearly forty CDs and are known for mixing famous masterpieces with fascinating rarities in their concerts.
Historical Context
Hans Gál's flourishing career was first disrupted by the Nazis in 1933, leading to his dismissal from the Conservatory in Mainz and a ban on his works.
Performer Biography
Anthony Goldstone and Caroline Clemmow, the husband and wife duo, formed their musical partnership in 1984 and married in 1989.
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