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Wolfgang Fortner

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German composer and conductor (1907–1987)

Person · Open Library

Born
1907
Died
1987
Works
31

Top works

  • Triplum
  • Sinfonie für grosses Orchester
  • Duo für Violine und Violoncello (1983)
  • Elisabeth Tudor
  • Sonatina für Klavier (1935)

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Germany
Active from
1907-10-12
Active to
1987-09-05
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Listeners
453
Total plays
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Wolfgang Fortner (born 12 October 1907 in Leipzig – 5 September 1987 in Heidelberg) was a German composer, composition teacher and conductor. From his parents - both singers - Fortner very early on had intense contact with music. In 1927 he began his studies at the Leipzig Conservatory (organ, composition) and at University, (philosophy, music history, and German studies). Still during his study some of his early compositions were officially performed . <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Wolfga

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Wolfgang
Gender
male
Citizenship
Germany
Place of birth
Leipzig
Place of death
Heidelberg
Political party
Nazi Party
Languages spoken
German
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date of birth
1907-10-12
date of death
1987-09-05
name in native language
Wolfgang Fortner
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Wolfgang Fortner
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