Michael Gielen
Austrian conductor · Austria · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1927 to 2019 · aged 91
Michael Andreas Gielen was an Austrian conductor and composer known for promoting contemporary music in opera and concert. Principally active in Europe, his performances are characterized by precision and vivacity, aiding his ability to interpret the complex contemporary music he specialized in.
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2019Died8 March 20192010Culture Medal of Upper AustriaAwardErnst von Siemens Music PrizeAward2008Echo Klassik - Conductor of the YearAward2006Musikpreis der Stadt DuisburgAward1999Frankfurter MusikpreisAward1996City of Vienna Prize for MusicAward1986Theodor W. Adorno AwardAward1927Born20 July 1927
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Lived 1927 to 2019 · aged 91
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The same award as Michael
Günter WandBoth received Echo Klassik - Conductor of the Year
Egon WelleszBoth received City of Vienna Prize for MusicRebecca SaundersBoth received Ernst von Siemens Music Prize
Frank Peter ZimmermannBoth received Musikpreis der Stadt Duisburg
Ingo MetzmacherBoth received Echo Klassik - Conductor of the Year
Toshio HosokawaBoth received Musikpreis der Stadt Duisburg
Egon WelleszBoth received City of Vienna Prize for MusicRebecca SaundersBoth received Ernst von Siemens Music PrizeFrank Peter ZimmermannBoth received Musikpreis der Stadt DuisburgIngo MetzmacherBoth received Echo Klassik - Conductor of the YearToshio HosokawaBoth received Musikpreis der Stadt Duisburg