About Dieter Zechlin
Lived 1926 – 2012 (aged 85). Dieter Zechlin was a German pianist, music educator, university teacher, music publicist, musicologist and musician.
Dieter Zechlin (30 October 1926 – 16 March 2012 ) was a German pianist. He was one of East Germany's most prominent pianists throughout the 1950-80s. In 1959 he received the Art Prize of the GDR and in 1961 the National Prize of the GDR.
Zechlin was born in Goslar. He was married to the composer Ruth Zechlin, and was later married to the pianist. He died, aged 85, in Potsdam.
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Who was Dieter Zechlin?
German pianist
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Dieter Zechlin was born on 30 October 1926 in Goslar.
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Dieter Zechlin died on 16 March 2012 in Potsdam.
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Dieter Zechlin was a pianist, music educator, university teacher, music publicist, musicologist and musician.
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Dieter Zechlin was German.
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