Hans Gál: Three Preludes Op. 65 played LIVE by pianist Leon McCawley from University of Leeds in March 2018. Subscribe for more. Prelude No. 1- Vivacissimo Prelude No. 2- Lento e tranquillo Prelude No. 3- Presto grazioso e con anima ABOUT HANS GÁL- COMPOSER: www.hansgal.org The composer Hans Gál was born near Vienna in 1890. Following considerable success in the 1920s, he was appointed Director of the Conservatory in Mainz in 1929. Hitler's accession to power in 1933 led to his instant dismissal and the banning of all his works. He returned to Vienna, but was again to forced to flee by Hitler's annexation of Austria in 1938. He emigrated to Britain and settled in Edinburgh, where he remained active until his death in 1987. Leon McCawley has championed the piano music of Hans Gál and his recording of the complete piano works of Gál was awarded Gramophone Editor's Choice in 2005. SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/LeonMcCawleyPianist WEBSITE: leonmccawley.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/Leon.McCawley.Pianist/ BUY THE ALBUM: www.hansgal.org/recordings/24 READ THE REVIEWS: leonmccawley.com/media/hans-gal-complete-works-for… ABOUT LEON McCAWLEY Described as ‘a pianist of rare quality’, Leon McCawley is recognised as one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation. He has performed all over the world in the most prestigious concert halls. His recordings have received 5 star reviews and many accolades including Gramophone Editor’s Choice and Diapason d'Or. CONTACT INFO: leonmccawley.com/contact/