Patrick Bade
Bruno Walter: A Great Conductor in Troubled Times
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Summary
One of the most widely loved and respected conductors of the 20th century, Bruno Walter (1876-1962) lived through troubled times, fleeing Nazi persecution from Germany to Austria, from Austria to France, and finally on to the United States. In this lecture we hear him talking about, in his own words, his lengthy and illustrious career, and then treat our ears to studio recordings and broadcasts of some of his live performances.
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.