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Hans Pfitzner
Born: May 5th, 1869
Died: May 22nd, 1949
Country of origin: Germany
10/24/2011
schott aktuell - the journal 6/2011 online
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA As orchestras continue to focus on innovation in the concert hall, chamber orchestra repertoire is increasingly becoming a fixture in concert programming. Perhaps one reason for this is clear: a smaller, more nimble ensemble opens up endless possibilities for alternative ...
04/21/2011
schott aktuell - the journal 3/2011 online
21ST CENTURY CELLO CONCERTOS If you ask cellists about the special character of their instrument, they will above all enthuse about the cello’s extensive range and wide dynamic spectrum, taking in the sonorous ’masculine’ tone of the bass and the luminously bright timbre in the highest parts ...
12/11/2008
schott aktuell - the journal 1/2009 online
Ad Astra! Music and Space Contents: p. 3: Editorial · Contents pp. 4-5: World Premières: Elisabeth Naske Ouroboros in Luxembourg, Benjamin Schweitzer: holzschnitt in Berlin, Huw Watkins: Three Auden Songs in Bruxelles, etc. pp. 6-7: First Nights: Peter Eötvös: Love ...
02/22/2008
schott aktuell - the journal 2/2008 online
NEW STAGE WORKS ISSUE Contents: p. 2-4: World Premieres: Richard Ayres: In the Alps in Zwolle - Kenneth Hesketh: Theatre of Attractions in Montreal - Christian Jost: Die Arabische Nacht etc. p. 5: Preview to the upcoming issue: "New works for Brass" - Krzysztof ...
12/17/2007
Work of the Week - Hans Pfitzner: Das Christelflein
Since its premiere in 1917, Hans Pfitzer's fairy tale opera Das Christelflein has been hugely popular work at Christmas. Its evocative overture is also a favourite in the concert hall, especially at this time of year. This year the Ore Mountains Symphony Orchestra under Dieter Klug and ...
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