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CLASSICS behind the WALL

Olaf Bär · Jochen Kowalski · Christine Schornsheim
Conrad Muck · Kurt Sanderling

In this episode of “Classical Discoveries,” I try to explore with Jens East Germany’s (GDR) musical landscape before the Berlin Wall fell, also discuss the high cultural prestige in the GDR, featuring interviews with musicians like Olaf Bär and Christine Schornsheim. The episode highlights the use of music for propaganda, the secure yet politically constrained lives of musicians, and notable figures like Kurt Sanderling and Hanns Eisler. It also covers significant recordings and the challenges of producing music in the GDR.

With: Jens F. Laurson (Journalist), Johannes Kernmayer (Capriccio)
Video Operator: Martin Klebahn

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