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Lecture

Patrick Bade
The German Singspiel: Mozart, Beethoven and Weber

Wednesday 1.03.2023

Summary

Patrick Bade discusses German Singspiel, a type of German opera that is sung in the vernacular German language. He explores the notable works and composers that came out of this style.

Patrick Bade

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Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.