Leo Spies

Leo Spies was a German composer, conductor and musician (1899–1965). He was born at Moscow and died at Ahrenshoop.

Also recorded as Leon Wilhelm Spies.

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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Leon Wilhelm Spies. His recorded language was German.

He was the child of Leon Spies and Martha Henriette Luise Spies. One child is recorded: Eugenie Sandberg.

Formation and teaching

As a teacher, Leo Spies is recorded in connection with Gerhard Rosenfeld. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Identity

Leo Spies is recorded as having received Goethe Prize of the City of Berlin and National Prize of East Germany. Leo Spies is recorded with the citizenship of Germany and German Democratic Republic. Leo Spies is recorded as composer, conductor and musician.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Leo Spies may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Leo Spies is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q1818750.

In detail

Gerhard Rosenfeld is recorded as having studied under Leo Spies. the recorded working language is German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.

Distinctions recorded are Goethe Prize of the City of Berlin and National Prize of East Germany.

Chronology

  1. 1899Leo Spies born at Moscow.
  2. 1899Leo Spies was born in 1899 at Moscow.
  3. 1965Leo Spies died at Ahrenshoop.
  4. 1965Leo Spies died in 1965 at Ahrenshoop.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Leo Spies”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1818750: Leo Spies

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