Oskar Hagen
Illustration — Oskar Hagen, 1922 Oskar Hagen (14 October 1888, Wiesbaden, Germany – 5 October 1957, in Madison, Wisconsin, United States) was a German art historian. While lecturing at the University of Göttingen from 1918 to 1925, Hagen helped establish the Göttingen International Handel Festival. He established the revival of Handel operas in Germany, beginning with his heavily-edited version of Rodelinda in 1920.
Also recorded as Oskar Frank Leonhard Hagen
Oskar Hagen
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- Full name
- Oskar Frank Leonhard Hagen.
- Born
- Oskar Hagen was born on 14 October 1888. · Wiesbaden.
- Died
- Oskar Hagen died on 5 October 1957. · Madison.
- Nationality
- Oskar Hagen is recorded as a citizen of Germany.
- Occupation
- art historian
- Fields
- art history · musicology
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Illustration — Oskar Hagen, 1922 Oskar Hagen (14 October 1888, Wiesbaden, Germany – 5 October 1957, in Madison, Wisconsin, United States) was a German art historian. While lecturing at the University of Göttingen from 1918 to 1925, Hagen helped establish the Göttingen International Handel Festival. He established the revival of Handel operas in Germany, beginning with his heavily-edited version of Rodelinda in 1920.
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He later moved to the United States to be professor at the University of Wisconsin, where he founded the department of Art History. In addition to his work as an art historian, Hagen also composed original music. Hagen is the father of actress and drama teacher Uta Hagen.
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Oskar Hagen was born on 14 October 1888.
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Oskar Hagen died on 5 October 1957.
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Oskar Hagen was born at Wiesbaden.
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Oskar Hagen died at Madison.
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Oskar Hagen was recorded at birth as Oskar Frank Leonhard Hagen. The authorities additionally record the heading Oskar Frank Leonhard Hagen. His recorded language was German. 2 children are recorded: Holger Hagen and Uta Hagen. Connected to 2 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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