George, Stefan, 1868-1933

Stefan George, German poet, editor, and translator, was at the center of an influential literary and academic circle known as the "Georgekreis." This included many leading young writers of the day such as Friedrich Gundolf and Ludwig Klages. He was thought of by his contemporaries as a "prophet" and a "priest," or the "Master," as he had his disciples call him. George's poetry was a major influence on the music of the Second Viennese School of composers.

Armin Knab, a German composer, originally studied and practiced law. After 1920 he began to make a reputation as a composer and writer, mainly in connection with the German youth music movement. By 1934 Knab decided to devote himself to music. He was awarded the Max Reger Prize in 1940.

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