Lecture
Patrick Bade
Music in the German Reich at the End of the War
Summary
Patrick Bade discusses the cultural activities, particularly opera performances, in Nazi Germany during World War II. He also explores the paradox of promoting high culture amid the atrocities of war and the involvement of artists, including Max Lorenz, and the challenges faced by the performers.
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.