The Death of Anton Webern

Download or read book The Death of Anton Webern written by Hans Moldenhauer and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The circumstances surrounding the violent death of the noted Austrian composer, Anton Webern, occurring on September 15, 1945 in the Tyrolean village of Mittersill, have constituted an enigma from the beginning. Over the years, various attempts were made to establish the exact details of the fateful shooting, but neither individual research nor official endeavor could produce any pertinent information. A growing number of legends heightened the mystery. A chance visit to Mittersill in 1959 prompted the author to strike out on his own in search of truth. The present book attests to the completeness of his success. In establishing the exact circumstances of Anton Webern's death, Dr. Moldenhauer's documentary will henceforth serve as the basis of historical fact in the biography of one of the most influential composers of our century. Dr. Moldenhauer is Lecturer in Music at the University of Washington."--Dust jacket.