Otto Klemperer

Otto Klemperer (1885–1973) was a German conductor and composer.

Otto Klemperer in brief

Born
1885
Died
1973
Known for
conductor and composer
Place of birth
Wrocław
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Overview

Born at Wrocław in 1885, died at Zurich in 1973.

In detail

Otto Klemperer studied at Berlin University of the Arts, Hoch Conservatory and Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory. training under Arnold Schoenberg is recorded. the recorded working language is German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are symphony.

Distinctions recorded are Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Goethe Medal for Art and Science and Pour le Mérite.

Sources

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    “Otto Klemperer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q155136: Otto Klemperer

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