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Lecture

Patrick Bade
New York: The Impact of Refugees

Thursday 1.04.2021

Summary

Examining the historical context of World War II, the exodus of intellectuals to the US, and the impact on art and music, such as the impact of European immigrant conductors on American orchestras, the Broadway musical scene. Also discussed are the challenges faced by immigrants in the US, including racism.

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.