Dr. Sanna Pederson, University of Oklahoma
What made Berlin so special as a city for music? Was it true that art music was appreciated more or better than in other cities? Are there material circumstances that account for it, or was it a self-fulfilling prophecy, part of an ideology of German identity? One aspect of Berlin’s concert life was remarked upon … Read more
On the occasion of the London premiere of the Brahms Double Concerto, Op. 102 on February 14, 1888, The Times newspaper wrote: No one but Brahms among living masters could have written this work, which shows all the earnestness of purpose, all the freedom from mere clap-trap, to which this composer owes his leading position. … Read more
Topographie des Berliner Konzertlebens 1880-1945 The Staatliches Institut für Musikforschung’s map-based locator for concert halls and conservatories, also other places such as home addresses (most of these are for places after World War I) Music Venues in Berlin in 1907 Unter den Linden vicinity: In the vicinity of Potsdamer Platz: Further west Various other locations … Read more