Hindemith: Ludus Tonalis - Jane Carlson

In a period of extreme specialization like ours, Paul Hindemith may be regarded as one of the last examples of the universal artist. He is composer, conductor, performing artist, teacher, theorist, and, particularly in his opera “Die Harmonie der Welt," philosopher.

He is one of those happy composers who can work fast and under all circumstances, which at once explains the tremendous spate of works of every kind which he has managed to produce in spite of his extremely busy and crowded life.

His skillful technique of composition is based on a minute knowledge of the possibilities of each instrument, a knowledge which he gained from experience. It has been said, with a good deal of truth, that, if he had to, Hindemith would be capable of performing every one of his own compositions.

Praeludium  

Fuga Prima In C Major  
Interludium, Moderato    
Fuga Secunda In G Major    
Interludium, Pastorale    
Fuga Tertia In F Major  

Interludium, Scherzando    
Fuga Quarta In A Major    

Interludium, Vivace    
Fuga Quinta In E Major    
Interludium, Moderato    
Fuga Sexta In E Flat Major    
Interludium, Marcia    
Fuga Septima In A Flat Major    
Interludium, Molto    
Fuga Octava In D Major    
Interludium, Allegro Molto    
Fuga Nona In B Flat Major    
 Interludium, Molto Tranquillo    
Fuga Decima In D Flat Major    
Interludium, Allegro Pesante    
Fuga Undecima In B Major (Canon)    
Interludium, Valse    
Fuga Duodecima In F Sharp Major    
Postludium