Patrick Bade
Musical Life on the West Coast
Summary
In the late 1930s and 1940s, Los Angeles became a hub for a diverse group of literary and musical talents, many of whom were refugees from Europe seeking to escape Hitler’s influence. They were drawn to LA not only for its distance from Europe, but also for its favorable climate and laid-back lifestyle. However, the primary attraction was the thriving film industry.
Patrick Bade
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.