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Paul Hindemith During The 1920s, Term Paper

The point is made by these authors that Hindemith is still widely regarded as one of the leading musicians of the 20th century and was without peers during his lifetime. Bowles, Paul and Timothy Mangan. Paul Bowles on Music. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 2003. Print.

These authors provide a brief but insight analysis concerning how many of Hindemith's works have been rewritten by modern composers to the point where much of their originality and crispness to come through and provides salient examples from recent performances.

Cooper, Martin. The Modern Age, 1890-1960. London: Oxford University Press, 1974. Print.

This text provides a concise but thorough biography of Hindemith, as well as a discussion of the evolution of his music and the primary influences on his compositions. In addition, the author provides a detailed discussion of some of the composer's major works and the cultural milieu in which they were crafted.

"Hindemith early childhood...

Paul Hindemith. Web.
This Web site provides a comprehensive biography of Hindemith, including a description of his parents, his early years, his work at Hoch's Conservatory, some of his more influential teachers as well as a report concerning this friends and sponsors.

"Hindemith and the Holocaust." (2016). Holocaust.org. Web.

Drawing on scholarly sources, this Web site describes Hindemith's precarious relationship with Nazi leaders throughout World War II as well as his work after the war in Zurich where he lived until his death in Frankfurt in December 1963.

Neumeyer, David. "Paul Hindemith Und Die Neue Welt: Studien Zur Amerikanischen Hindemith-Rezeption." Notes 63(2) (2006, Dec.): 377-379. Print.

Besides a systematic review of the subject publication, this author also provides a useful discussion concerning the newfound interest emerging among American music scholars concerning Hindemith's contributions as…

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Berz, William and Andrew Yozviak. "A Comparative Analysis of Three Recordings of the Symphony in B-Flat Conducted by Paul Hindemith." Journal of Band Research 47(2) (2012, Spring): 27-31. Print.

Bowles, Paul and Timothy Mangan. Paul Bowles on Music. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 2003. Print.

Concert Music for Brass and Strings. (2016). Kennedy Center. Web.

Cooper, Martin. The Modern Age, 1890-1960. London: Oxford University Press, 1974. Print.
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