About Eberhard Werdin
Lived 1911 – 1991 (aged 79). Eberhard Werdin was a German composer, musicologist, music educator, conductor, music arranger and musician.
Eberhard Werdin (19 October 1911 in Spenge – 25 May 1991 in Weilheim in Oberbayern) was a German composer and writer on music.
He studied in Hanover, Bielefeld and Cologne, and then became a schoolteacher. From 1955 to 1969 he was a lecturer at the conservatory in Düsseldorf, and in 1952 he became a professor at the Municipal Music School in Leverkusen.
Werdin wrote music for the stage, works for school orchestras as well as professional orchestras, choral music and chamber music, including a large number of works for brass instruments. He also wrote on aspects of musical education.
One of his compositions is Concertino Fur Flöte, Gitarre und Streichorchester (1969).
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Who was Eberhard Werdin?
German composer
When was Eberhard Werdin born?
Eberhard Werdin was born on 19 October 1911 in Spenge.
When did Eberhard Werdin die?
Eberhard Werdin died on 25 May 1991 in Weilheim in Oberbayern.
What was Eberhard Werdin's occupation?
Eberhard Werdin was a composer, musicologist, music educator, conductor, music arranger and musician.
What nationality was Eberhard Werdin?
Eberhard Werdin was German.
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