Rhapsodie

The biography "Rhapsody" focuses on the life and work of the Czech composer Hans Winterberg, who was born in Prague in 1901. Winterberg was part of a significant group of young composers seeking a cultural identity in the post-World War I era. He received his musical education from renowned teachers such as Alexander Zemlinsky and Alois Hába. Despite the challenges posed by the Holocaust, Winterberg was able to successfully continue his career in Munich after his emigration in 1948. This biography not only highlights his musical contributions but also the cultural and political contexts that shaped his work. The publication is a collaboration with the Exilarte Center of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and Boosey & Hawkes, offering a deep insight into the creative output of a composer whose works are now being presented comprehensively for the first time.