Composers, German. – Pacifica Radio Archives

Franz Gruber and his works / produced by Carlos Hagen.

Exploration of the music of 19th century German composer Franz Gruber, best known for the Christmas Carol “Silent Night,” written on Christmas Eve, 1818. Hagen plays other examples of his music: German Mass in D (one of his 9 German Masses for horn), selections from his Mass for Organ in D, and an authentic version…

August 24, 2025

The Two sides of Carl Orff / produced by Carlos Hagen.

The musical and pedagogical aspects of the German composer’s work. Includes musical examples.

August 24, 2025

Donaueschingen 1973 / Pierre Boulez ; interviewed by Charles Amirkhanian.

German composer discusses his music. Inlcudes a performance of his work explosante…fixe by the BBC symphony orchestra.

August 24, 2025

Peter Michael Hamel / interviewed by Charles Amirkhanian.

German composer discusses his avant garde music, and how it is a departure from traditional central European avant gardism. Includes musical examples.

August 24, 2025

Change the world it needs it : Brecht songs / sung by Ina Wittich ; produced by Maria Gilardin.

Fifteen songs by Brecht, most written with Hanns Eisler.

August 24, 2025