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Lecture

Patrick Bade
The Tragic Story of Alexander von Zemlinsky

Sunday 6.02.2022

Summary

Alexander von Zemlinksy (1871–1942) was a composer whose work was not properly appreciated until quite a while after his death. Patrick Bade explores the work and story of Zemlinksy and plays several examples of his music.

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.