Lecture
Patrick Bade
Sunday 31.05.2026
Patrick Bade
Emmerich Kálmán
Sunday 31.05.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 31 May at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
The Hungarian Jewish Emmerich Kálmán (Kálmán Imre, 1882–1953) composed some of the most successful operettas of the “Silver Age” of Viennese operetta, such as The Gypsy Princess and Countess Maritza. Wisely declining the poisoned offer of “honorary Aryan” status, he chose instead to cross the Atlantic and attempted to adapt his style to American taste.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.