Music of Exile

This audiobook explores the poignant experiences of composers who fled or were affected by persecution and exile during the 1930s, highlighting how their music was shaped by and responded to the upheaval of war and displacement. Michael Haas vividly chronicles the diverse paths these musicians took, from exile and internment to creating influential works across the globe. Through their stories, listeners gain insight into how cultural upheaval influenced the development of twentieth-century music and its enduring legacy.