Hans Rosbaud is primarily known as a dedicated interpreter of contemporary music, having conducted premieres by Olivier Messiaen, Pierre Boulez, and Karlheinz Stockhausen.
Performer Biography
Hans Rosbaud was highly educated, speaking Latin, Greek, and five other languages, which aided his extensive international guest performances.
Notable Performances
Hans Rosbaud conducted the concertante premiere of Arnold Schönberg's opera Moses and Aron in Hamburg in 1954, stepping in with only six days' notice.
Recording & Production
This album features recordings from 1954 and 1957, digitally remastered from the original SWR tapes.
Historical Context
Hans Rosbaud's brother, Paul Rosbaud, was an anti-fascist informant for the British secret service during WWII, revealing Nazi missile and nuclear weapon plans.
Performer Biography
Hans Rosbaud was a lifelong friend of composer Paul Hindemith, whom he met while studying composition under Bernhard Sekles.
Performer Biography
Hans Rosbaud, the conductor, was a virtuoso pianist and had mastered nearly all orchestral instruments, allowing him to give unique advice to musicians.
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