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Ernst Laaff

1903 – 1987

German journalist

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About Ernst Laaff

Lived 1903 – 1987 (aged 83). Ernst Laaff was a German journalist, university teacher, conductor, musicologist and music teacher.

Ernst Laaff (4 November 1903 – 12 September 1987) was a German musician, professor and rector.

Life Laaff was born on 4 November 1903 in Wiesbaden. After his school days he first studied in Wiesbaden. Then he went to Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin, where he continued his studies. In Berlin he was taught by Arnold Schering among others. After completing his studies he wrote a dissertation on Franz Schubert's symphonies. [With musical notes.]. Shortly afterwards, the Collegium musicum of the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz was founded, where he began to teach. In 1938 he became head of the department of the Schott Music publishing house in Mainz. Shortly afterwards he also became representative of the publishing house. In the post-war period, he founded the journal Das Musikleben at the Schott-Verlag.

In 1949 he finally became a professor. Music mit Fleiss gedrucket. Grundzüge der Entwicklung des Musiknotendrucks. Vortrag, etc..Music mit Fleiss gedrucket. Grundzüge der Entwicklung des Musiknotendrucks. Vortrag, etc. on WorldCat Carl Schuricht, 1880-1967 : Ansprache während des Gedächtniskonzertes der Landeshauptstadt Wiesbaden am 28. Februar 1967 im Grossen Kurhaussaal.

Literature Wolfgang Balzer: Mainz – Persönlichkeiten der Stadtgeschichte. Volume 2 II: Personen des religiösen Lebens, Personen des politischen Lebens, Personen des allgemein kulturellen Lebens, Wissenschaftler, Literaten, Künstler, Musiker. Druckerei und Verlag Gebr. Kügler, Mainz 1989,.

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Hochschule für Musik Mainz
Awards
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ernst Laaff?

German journalist (1903-1987)

When was Ernst Laaff born?

Ernst Laaff was born on 4 November 1903 in Wiesbaden.

When did Ernst Laaff die?

Ernst Laaff died on 12 September 1987 in Baden-Baden.

What was Ernst Laaff's occupation?

Ernst Laaff was a journalist, university teacher, conductor, musicologist and music teacher.

What nationality was Ernst Laaff?

Ernst Laaff was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ernst Laaff

· Wikidata: Q1359150

· DBpedia: Ernst Laaff

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