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Helmut Eder

Helmut Eder (December 26, 1916, Linz – February 8, 2005, Salzburg) was an Austrian composer. Eder studied until 1948 at the Linz Conservatory, later studying with Johann Nepomuk David in Stuttgart and Carl Orff in Munich. Returning to Linz, he became a teacher at the Linz Conservatory, accepting a position as full professor in 1962.

Helmut Eder

Born
1916 · Linz.
Died
2005 · Salzburg.
Nationality
Austria
Occupation
composer
Honours
City of Vienna Prize for Music · Heinrich Gleißner award
Languages
German

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Helmut Eder (December 26, 1916, Linz – February 8, 2005, Salzburg) was an Austrian composer. Eder studied until 1948 at the Linz Conservatory, later studying with Johann Nepomuk David in Stuttgart and Carl Orff in Munich. Returning to Linz, he became a teacher at the Linz Conservatory, accepting a position as full professor in 1962.

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Helmut Eder (1916–2005) was a composer, of Austrian nationality. The composer was born in Linz and died in Salzburg. Helmut Eder worked for Mozarteum University Salzburg.

Languages used include German. Honours include City of Vienna Prize for Music and Heinrich Gleißner award.

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