Hindemith's Violin Concerto, composed in late 1939, reflects the anger and tension of the early months of World War II and the composer's personal upheaval.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Hindemith's early Op. 11 collection of five string sonatas challenged Romantic norms by grouping many works under one opus number, echoing earlier composers like Haydn or Handel.
Performer Biography
Paavo Järvi, the conductor, received the international Paul Hindemith Prize in 2012 for his support of Hindemith's works.
Performer Biography
Frank Peter Zimmermann, the violinist on this album, plays a Stradivarius from 1711 that once belonged to the famous violinist Fritz Kreisler.
Composition History
The premiere of Hindemith's E flat Sonata in 1919 was a decisive career event, leading to a lifelong publishing contract with Schott.
Historical Context
Hindemith faced persecution from the Nazi regime, with his music unofficially banned from radio broadcasts and featured in the 1938 'Degenerate Music' exhibition.
Composer Biography
Paul Hindemith, the composer, was a violin prodigy, becoming leader of the Frankfurt Opera Orchestra at just 19 years old.
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