Hans Werner Henze

The German composer Hans Werner Henze was born on 1 July 1926. His diverse gifts have drawn forth a formidable list of music covering most genres, especially opera.

A selection of M&V articles about Hans Werner Henze

Ensemble. Growing Up - Hans Werner Henze's 'Pollicino' thrills children and adults in Florence, by Giuseppe Pennisi

Ensemble. A Double Farewell - Henze and Mahler in Rome, reported by Giuseppe Pennisi

Ensemble. A New Dimension - Giuseppe Pennisi reports that chamber opera is alive and well

Record Box. Dazzling Works - Contemporary music from the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, recommended by Patric Standford

Postlude - Jennifer Paull writes on the 25th Anniversary of the death of Cathy Berberian

CD Spotlight. Slave labour - The political statements of Hans Werner Henze, investigated by Robert Anderson. '... sensuous richness ...'