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Lost Time 1938 ~ 1944An Ik-tae (1906-1965), the composer of The National Anthem and Korean Fantasia, and the world-renowned musician who directed the Berlin Philharmonic and London Philharmonic Orchestra! His best accomplishment was in August 1943, conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, led by world-class conductor Furtwengler. However, only a few photos of Ahns leadership are the only material that proves this "great" achievement. His story, composed of materials from World War II, with only a few photographs left behind, is all that he knows. This book uncovers the material of An Ik-tae hiding somewhere in Europe, restoring the life of the musicians foremost period (tracking), where facts and distortions overlap, and still remain blank in the time of colonial music. It is a work that has been restored. Based on the objective data obtained by visiting the National Archives of Berlin and the Koblenz National Archives with the support of the Korean Culture and Arts Committee, it shows the hidden achievements of Aniktae from 1938 to 44.