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Hermann Scherchen

German conductor (1891-1966) · Germany · Musicians · Died at 74

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Hermann Scherchen was a German conductor, who was principal conductor of the city orchestra of Winterthur from 1922 to 1950.

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Honorary Doctor of the University of Königsberg
Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music

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About this person

Hermann Scherchen was a German conductor, who was principal conductor of the city orchestra of Winterthur from 1922 to 1950. He promoted contemporary music, beginning with Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire, followed by works by Richard Strauss, Anton Webern, Alban Berg, Edgard Varèse, later Iannis Xenakis, Luigi Nono and Leon Schidlowsky. He usually conducted without using a baton.

Country
Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1891 to 1966 · aged 74

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