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Leo Blech

German opera composer and conductor (1871-1958) · Germany · On the map · Musicians · Died at 87

Leo Blech was a German opera composer and conductor who is perhaps most famous for his work at the Königliches Opernhaus from 1906 to 1937, and later as the conductor of Berlin's Städtische Oper from 1949 to 1953.

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Awards

Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany1956

About this person

Blech was known for his reliable, clear, and elegant performances, especially of works by Wagner, Verdi, and Bizet's Carmen, and for his sensitivity as an accompanist.

Country
Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1871 to 1958 · aged 87