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Temporary Exhibition "Musical life in Frankfurt 1918-1933"
The temporary exhibition on the third floor of the Hindemith Kabinett in the Kuhhirtenturm sheds light on the diverse music scene in Frankfurt am Main between 1918 und 1933.
During the 1920s, Frankfurt was alongside Berlin probably one of the most important musical centres in Germany. At this time, the opera house with its outstanding soloists and conductors not only presented stage works from the regular repertoire, but also proved itself as a significant location for world premieres of new compositions. The music society Frankfurter Museums-Gesellschaft engaged renowned conductors including Willem Mengelberg, Wilhelm Furtwängler and Otto Klemperer. The development of contemporary music was fostered through unorthodox formats and forms of presentation. Professional training for musicians was also breaking new ground. All these innovative developments however came to an abrupt end with the beginning of the National Socialist dictatorship in 1933.