Hindemith

[ScottM]

I think that Hindemith is under appreciated. His music is cleverly written and listenable and fun to play. You don't hear much of his music performed which is unfortunate.
Scott

[Ben]

Ever since I got a copy of the "Deck Special" I sought out Mathis... I dig the choral writing, crunchy and fun!

[TubaNerd88]

Hindemith has always been one of my favorite composers. I'm finally getting the opportunity to perform his "Symphony in Bb for Concert Band" in a few weeks. Great work!

[davidgilbreath]

About forty years ago, the UK School of Music had a Hindemith Festival, which I think it lasted a month IIRC. Whilst the festival was on, the Sonata for Tuba was performed, but I forget who played it. The marching band did a version of the final fanfare of "Mathis der Maler" that was very well-scored/voiced. It was the loudest I ever played without overblowing in my life. It seemed all departmental ensembles, except for jazz, performed Hindemith pieces. Glad he was able to escape Nazi Germany and come here.

[GC]

If you like Hindemith, you'll probably like http://www.amazon.com/Hindemith-Conduct ... B0000U1NHE.

[Art Hovey]

I like his stuff, but I have always wondered how "Blow the Man Down" found its way into "Mathis". Anybody know the story?

[DHMTuba]

I like his stuff, but I have always wondered how "Blow the Man Down" found its way into "Mathis". Anybody know the story?

If my memory is correct (not necessarily a given!, that tune is actually an old German hymn. Don't have my score handy but I think the score even shows the title - "es sungen drei Engel" or "there sang three angels".

Edit : managed to find a reference in the LA Phil program notes:
http://www.laphil.com/philpedia/music/s ... -hindemith" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
I won't quote it here, but it says that it's an old German tune.
No idea what relationship it might have to "Blow the Man Down".

[Carroll]

"Forced study" (rehearsal and performance) of most any piece of *ART* worth its salt increases appreciation.

*edit/confirmation by me*

I hope you will forgive my presumption. No disrespect is intended.

[thattubaguy]

Hindemith was a genius, I think that his tuba sonate is great(I did movement one at Stetson brass camp over the summer,) and I think that both Mathis and metamorphic have some great tuba licks.

[MSchott]

Mathis der Maler is one of my all time favorite orchestral pieces. The dramatic use of chords is stunning. A. Thad Hegerberg did a very difficult concert band arrangement while I was in college for the MSU Symphony Band. Wonder if it's been performed since? Hindemith's music is wonderful.