Hans Heller's later works, including the Divertimento on this album, frequently used twelve-note sequences as a basis for complex variations, reflecting his engagement with modern musical developments.
Composer Biography
Hans Heller's dream of a professional piano career was ended by a severe arm injury from shrapnel during World War I.
Historical Context
Albert Einstein intervened multiple times to help Hans Heller and his family, writing letters to secure their release from internment and their immigration to the USA.
Composer Biography
Hans Heller, the composer featured on this album, was hailed as a child prodigy in his hometown of Greiz, Germany, for his public performances on violin and piano.
Performer Biography
Pianist Jascha Nemtsov, who performs on this album, is a Professor for the History of Jewish Music at the University of Music Franz Liszt in Weimar.
Historical Context
Hans Heller, a German-Jewish composer, was interned in French concentration camps during World War II, including the infamous Camp des Milles, which served as a deportation camp for Jews.
Album & Artwork
This album is a world premiere recording of works by Hans Heller, a German-Jewish composer whose music was suppressed by the Nazis.
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