Erwin Schulhoff’s Early Life and Music: Tradition Meets Dada (Episode 2, Recovered Voices 2021)

As a young Czech composer, Schulhoff absorbed the musical trends and techniques of his time. However, his experience as a frontline soldier in World War I caused him to re-examine the artist’s role in society, leading Schulhoff to explore new and provocative approaches. Presented by the Colburn School’s Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices, this four-part original multimedia series conducted by James Conlon delves into the life and music of Erwin Schulhoff (1894–1942), a fascinating, prolific, and multi-faceted composer. Learn more: https://www.colburnschool.edu/communi...