Hans Gal (1890-1987)

[brendangcarroll]

I see that there have been some earlier posts about him so I thought some members here might find this rare interview interesting.

Hans Gal was a remarkable musician. I too had the privilege of meeting and interviewing him. I am delighted that his lovely music is finally becoming known after decades of neglect.

https://toccataclassics.com/hans-gal-in-conversation/?fbclid=IwAR1MBgjerZTGXhcO5N9U6MoObkXq8GZQkw_z-WJxUyiyJwXYKHG02rkQly4

[Droosbury]

A fascinating interview. It's particularly surprising to hear him talking about how few orchestral and chamber concerts there were in Vienna: not what one might have imagined at all. And to have memories of Mahler conducting!

As a boy in about 1971 or so I met him at a grown-ups drinks party in Edinburgh. At the time I was too absorbed in Airfix kits and Marc Bolan then to have any interest in an old Viennese composer! I also remember him being pointed out to me at the Queen's Hall in the 80s just at a time when I was getting seriously interested in late romantic music. If only I'd known then what I know now ....

[brendangcarroll]

A new updated tribute from Dr Michael Haas with many rare recordings and audio of Hans Gal speaking!

https://forbiddenmusic.org/2020/02/03/hans-gal-his-sacred-duck-and-beyond/