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TWISTING THE ARM OF MICHAEL MAIERHOF: COMPOSER, PERFORMER, CONCERT ORGANISER

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 December 2020

Thomas R. Moore
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Abstract

The German composer Michael Maierhof took a curious and unusual path to becoming a professional composer, performer and concert organiser, one that gives him a unique perspective on the German art music scene. This interview with Maierhof took place on 17 January 2020 in Maierhof's apartment in Hamburg, Germany and forms part of my research into the artistic and socio-economic motivations that composers and artistic directors employ when utilizing a conductor. The interview explores his personal history, compositional techniques, and perspective on the course of contemporary musical history before going on to consider his views on conductor's responsibilities and their role in contemporary music.

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Tempo , Volume 75 , Issue 295 , January 2021 , pp. 85 - 93
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1 This is an edited version of the interview, correcting minor grammar errors and removing private matters and irrelevant material. All pieces mentioned in the text are by Michael Maierhof unless otherwise indicated.

2 Müller, Wolfgang, ed., Geniale Dilletanten: Mutfak, Blixa Bargeld, Cordula Becker, Frieder Butzmann, Dagmar Dimitroff, Peter Gente, Gudrun Gut, Klaus Hoffmann, Dietlev Holland-Moritz, Michael Jarick, Klasu Lauffer, Klaus Laufner, Wolgang Müller, Udo Ohliger, Heidi Paris, Clauia Schandt, Doris T., Nikolaus Utermöhler, Nicki Vermölen (Berlin: Merve, 1981)Google Scholar.