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Hanns-Martin Schneidt

1930 – 2018

German conductor, organist and university professor

Conductor Organist University teacher
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About Hanns-Martin Schneidt

Lived 1930 – 2018 (aged 87). Hanns-Martin Schneidt was a German conductor, organist, university teacher, harpsichordist, composer and general music director.

Hanns-Martin Schneidt (6 December 1930 – 28 May 2018 ) was a German conductor, harpsichordist, organist and academic. He held teaching positions in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Tokyo, was Generalmusikdirektor in Wuppertal, artistic director of the Münchener Bach-Chor and the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra, and founded Bach ensembles in Berlin and Tokyo.

Career

Born in Kitzingen, Schneidt grew up in Leipzig in the family of a pastor.

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Important facts

Born
6 December 1930, Kitzingen
Birth century
20th century
Died
28 May 2018, Munich
Occupation
Conductor, organist, university teacher, harpsichordist, composer, general music director
Nationality
Germany
Education
University of Music and Theatre Munich, Musikhochschule München, Thomanerchor
Employers
University of Music and Theatre Munich
Awards
Bavarian Order of Merit

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hanns-Martin Schneidt?

German conductor, organist and university professor (1930–2018)

When was Hanns-Martin Schneidt born?

Hanns-Martin Schneidt was born on 6 December 1930 in Kitzingen.

When did Hanns-Martin Schneidt die?

Hanns-Martin Schneidt died on 28 May 2018 in Munich.

What was Hanns-Martin Schneidt's occupation?

Hanns-Martin Schneidt was a conductor, organist, university teacher, harpsichordist, composer and general music director.

What nationality was Hanns-Martin Schneidt?

Hanns-Martin Schneidt was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hanns-Martin Schneidt

· Wikidata: Q1576374

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