Hans Erich Apostel facts for kids

Hans Erich Apostel (born January 22, 1901, died November 30, 1972) was a talented composer of classical music. He was born in Germany but later became an Austrian citizen.

Early Life and Musical Training

Hans Erich Apostel was born on January 22, 1901, in Karlsruhe, Germany. From 1916 to 1919, he studied music in his hometown. He learned to play the piano, how to lead an orchestra (conducting), and music theory. His teacher was Alfred Lorenz.

In 1920, he worked at the Badisches Landestheater in Karlsruhe. He was a "Kapellmeister" (music director) and "Répétiteur" (a coach for singers).

He then moved to Vienna, Austria, to continue his studies. From 1921 to 1925, he learned from Arnold Schoenberg. After that, from 1925 to 1935, he studied with Alban Berg. Both Schoenberg and Berg were very important composers. They were part of a group called the Second Viennese School. This group created new ways of writing music. While studying, Apostel also taught piano, composition, and music theory to private students.

Music and Art Connections

Hans Erich Apostel's music often showed his interest in expressionist painting. This was a style of art that focused on expressing feelings and ideas. He was friends with famous painters like Emil Nolde, Oskar Kokoschka, and Alfred Kubin.

During the time of the Nazis in Germany, his music was banned. They called it "degenerate" because it was modern and didn't fit their ideas. Even so, he continued to live in Vienna. He stayed there until he passed away in 1972.

Later Career and Contributions

Apostel was a busy musician. He played the piano, accompanied other musicians, and conducted orchestras. He performed modern music in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy.

After World War II, he became very active in the Austrian branch of the Gesellschaft für Neue Musik. This group supported new music. He was even the president of this group from 1947 to 1950.

He also worked as an editor for Universal Edition, a major music publisher. He helped create new versions of two famous operas by Alban Berg. These were Wozzeck, published in 1955, and Lulu, published in 1963.

Awards and Legacy

Hans Erich Apostel received many awards for his compositions. One of the most important was the Grand Austrian State Prize in 1957. Despite his awards, his musical works are not performed very often today.

He is buried in the Zentralfriedhof in Vienna. This is a large and famous cemetery.

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