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Lecture

Patrick Bade
Richard Strauss: A Case Study

Sunday 2.05.2021

Summary

Patrick Bade discusses German composer Richard Strauss (1864–1949), his life, career, and relationships, focusing on his connection with the Nazi regime and exploring the controversy surrounding Strauss’s association with the Nazis.

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.