Wilhelm Petersen
Wilhelm Petersen (1890–1957) was a German composer, librettist and writer.
Wilhelm Petersen
- Born
- 1890 · Athens.
- Died
- 1957 · Darmstadt.
- Nationality
- Germany
- Occupation
- composer · librettist · writer · music professor · music critic · musicographer
- Education
- University of Music and Theatre Munich · Ludwig-Georgs-Gymnasium
- Known for
- Great Mass op. 27 · Der goldne Topf · Symphony No. 3
- Honours
- Georg Büchner Prize
- Languages
- German
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Biography
Born at Athens in 1890, died in Darmstadt in 1957.
Wilhelm Petersen studied at University of Music and Theatre Munich and Ludwig-Georgs-Gymnasium. The recorded working language is German. Works named in the authority record are Great Mass op. Distinctions recorded are Georg Büchner Prize.
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Athens.
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