Could the inscription on this monument hold the key to a musical legacy? Right here, amidst the bustling heart of Zurich, stands the Hans-Georg-Nägeli-Denkmal. It’s a monument dedicated to the memory of a man who shaped the landscape of Swiss music. Hans Georg Nägeli, born in 1773, wasn’t just a musician. He was a composer, a music educator, a publisher, and a fervent advocate for choral singing. His influence on music in Zurich was profound. He opened a music shop, a novelty in Switzerland at that time, and even established Zurich’s very first singing institute. No wonder he earned the affectionate title of “Sängervater” – the father of singers. Take a closer look at the monument. The inscription on the back, though weathered now, reveals a quote from Nägeli himself: “In der Lichtwelt der Kunst bleibt ewig das Wesentlichste und Bildendste das in schöner Tonform besungene Wort.” It translates to: “In the world of art, the most essential and formative element remains the word sung in beautiful tones.” These words encapsulate Nägeli’s philosophy, his belief in the power of music and the sung word.
Центральный дом работников искусств
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