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Werner Egk

Werner Egk (1901–1983) was a German composer, scenographer and conductor.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Werner Joseph Mayer.

Born at Donauwörth in 1901, died at Inning am Ammersee in 1983.

In detail

training under Carl Orff is recorded. the recorded working language is German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera.

Membership is recorded of Academy of Arts of the GDR and Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts.

Distinctions recorded are Bavarian Order of Merit, honorary citizen of Munich, Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Werner Egk”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q458775: Werner Egk

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