Hermann Scherchen, the conductor, moved to Neuchatel, Switzerland in 1937 after it became too dangerous for him to stay in Germany as a communist idealist.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Hermann Scherchen's work with the Beromünster Studio Orchestra focused on the differences between studio and concert performances, emphasizing the perspectives of radiophonic music.
Recording & Production
This album is a copy of a 1993 CD featuring recordings by the Studio Orchestra Beromünster from 1945/46, originally assembled by Kurt Peter for the Gravesano label.
Recording & Production
Most recordings made with the Studio Orchestra Beromünster on wax plates were later transferred to tape but were subsequently deleted, with only a few exceptions surviving.
Historical Context
Hermann Scherchen's commitment to radio was profound; he believed radio represented the most significant upheaval in intellectual life since the printing press.
Recording & Production
Hermann Scherchen conducted numerous experiments with microphone installation and instrument group distribution to achieve a "definitive performance" for radio broadcasts.
Performer Biography
Hermann Scherchen was dismissed from his Beromünster and Winterthur contracts in July 1950 due to his status as a foreigner and his left-wing political views.
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