Henze, Hans Werner. (1926–2012) & Seiber, Mátyás. (1905-1960)

Signed 1959 Concert Program Page

Oblong clipping from the program booklet of the 1959 Aldeburgh Festival, pp. 63-64. "First performances / Conducted by the composers / Hans Werner Henze / Malcolm Arnold / Mátyás Seiber." 5.5 x 7.5 inches (14 x 17.5 cm). Signatures both composers to p. 63. The verso (p. 64) reveals that Henze conducted his Chamber Music (1958) with Peter Pears (tenor) and Julian Bream (guitar) as soloists. In fine condition. 

The concert with Henze and Seiber took place on June 25, 1959. See http://www.concertprogrammes.org.uk/html/search/verb/GetRecord/4205/.
German composer Hans Werner Henze had early success in many European countries, including England. Mátyás Seiber, a Hungarian-born refugee from Nazi Germany, was a British household name. (21835)


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