November 16 - Paul Hindemith (The Musical Birthday Series, 3rd Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for November 16th are here: Paul Hindemith (2019) and (2020)

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Paul Hindemith (16 November 1895 – 28 December 1963) was one of the most important composers of the last century.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It Takes All Kinds

The oeuvre of Hindemith (Paul)

Is a huge heterogeneous haul,

For a solo, or group,

For a few, or a troupe,

For beginners, or Carnegie Hall.

 

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Get Yer Gebrauchsmusik Here!

The music of Hindemith (Paul),

As you, my dear reader, recall,

Was for practical use,

Down-to-earth and profuse,

And directed to one and to all.

 

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The Good Old Reliable

 

It's the birthday of Hindemith (Paul),

A composer whom patrons could call

For music that sounded

Both sturdy and grounded,

And not the least bit off-the-wall.

 

 

 

 

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