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Carl KrebsGerman musicologist and music critic.
Date of Birth: 02.05.1857
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Carl Krebs: The Musical Patriot
- Critical Writings
- Opposition to Liszt and Reger
- Publications and Teaching
- Academic Appointment
Carl Krebs: The Musical Patriot
Education and Early CareerCarl Krebs, a prominent German musicologist and music critic, embarked on his musical journey at the Scharwenka Conservatory in 1881 under the tutelage of Xaver Scharwenka, Philipp Rufer, and Albert Becker. He continued his studies at the Berlin Hochschule für Musik in 1883, where Waldemar Bargiel and Karl Heinrich Barth became his mentors.
Critical Writings
From 1895 to 1931, Krebs established himself as an esteemed music critic, penning incisive commentaries for Berlin's leading newspapers, including the "Vossische Zeitung," "Der Tag," "Moderne Kunst," and "Deutsche Rundschau." His writings were known for their ultra-patriotic stance and staunch conservatism.
Opposition to Liszt and Reger
Krebs emerged as an outspoken opponent of the music of Franz Liszt and Max Reger. He famously labeled Reger a composer "without inspiration, without a coherent plan, without goals or specific objectives."
Publications and Teaching
Beyond his critical endeavors, Krebs published numerous influential works. In 1895, he authored "Women in Music" ("Die Frauen in der Musik"), followed by "Dittersdorfiana" in 1900 on composer Carl Dittersdorf. His comprehensive study on the Viennese masters, "Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven" (1906), garnered widespread acclaim. Additionally, he penned a popular book on the history of conducting, "Masters of the Baton" ("Meister des Taktstocks") in 1919.
Academic Appointment
Simultaneous to his publishing career, Krebs held an academic position as a professor of music history at the Berlin Hochschule für Musik from 1895 to 1923. His legacy as a leading musicologist and critic continues to be remembered and celebrated in the annals of music scholarship.
