[Berg, Alban. (1885 - 1935)] Apostel, Hans Erich. (1901 - 1972) Autograph Musical QuotationAMQS from the German born Austrian composer, a student of Schoenberg and Berg whose music was described as "degenerate" by the Nazis but who lived in Vienna until his death. Two detailed measures marked "Grave" from his "Hippokrates," with the text "Ars longa, vita brevis!" signed and dated 1966. On paper mounted to card, 8 x 13 cm. Fine. Apostel was active as a pianist, accompanist, and conductor of contemporary music in Austria, Germany, Switzerland