BORN IN NU­REM­BERG: FRANZ REI­ZEN­STEIN AND CHAYA ARBEL

Franz Reizenstein, born 1911, trained under Hindemith and later under Vaughan Williams following his emigration in 1934, created a multifaceted work. He was also known for his work with musical humourist Gerard Hoffnung. Chaya Arbel (née Schloss) also came from Nuremberg; her family fled to Palestine in 1936. A concert of moving rediscoveries.

PROGRAMME:
Franz Reizenstein: Trio, Op. 39 for flute, clarinet and bassoon
Franz Reizenstein: Sonata, Op. 1 (Rev. Op. 44) for solo cello
Chaya Arbel: “time beats” for harp, flute, viola and percussion
Franz Reizenstein: Piano Quintet, Op. 23

Graphic © Michaela Schneider