Hans Rosbaud, the conductor, was not only a virtuoso pianist but had also mastered nearly all orchestral instruments, allowing him to give unique advice to musicians.
Performer Biography
Hans Rosbaud studied composition under Bernhard Sekles at the Hochsche Konservatorium in Frankfurt/Main, where he met and became lifelong friends with composer Paul Hindemith.
Performer Biography
Hans Rosbaud was engaged by Heinrich Strobel, director of Südwestfunk Baden-Baden, as chief conductor of the Südwestfunk-Sinfonieorchester in 1948, marking the peak of his career until his death in 1962.
Historical Context
Hans Rosbaud, despite being 'Aryan' by Nazi standards, sued a colleague for libel who accused him of being 'the personification of the typical Jew' in his artistic activities, effectively protecting himself during the Third Reich.
Notable Performances
Hans Rosbaud conducted the concertante premiere of Arnold Schönberg's opera Moses and Aron in Hamburg in 1954, stepping in just six days beforehand for an ill conductor and reportedly conducting 'virtually by heart' due to his phenomenal memory.
Performer Biography
Hans Rosbaud was a highly educated individual, speaking five living languages in addition to Latin and Greek, which aided his extensive international guest performances.
Performer Biography
Hans Rosbaud co-founded the festivals in Aix-en-Provence, France, with Ernest Bour, who later became his successor.
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