About Hans Gillesberger
Lived 1909 – 1986 (aged 76). Hans Gillesberger was an Austrian conductor, choir director and musician.
Hans Gillesberger (29 November 1909 – 4 March 1986) was an Austrian choir director. He directed the Vienna Boys' Choir from 1942 to 1945, then becoming deputy director for the Vienna State Opera. He also taught at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna. He returned to the Vienna Boys' Choir as artistic director in 1965. He has been called "one of the most important choral conductors of the postwar period".
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Who was Hans Gillesberger?
Austrian choir director (1909–1986)
When was Hans Gillesberger born?
Hans Gillesberger was born on 29 November 1909 in Ebensee am Traunsee.
When did Hans Gillesberger die?
Hans Gillesberger died on 4 March 1986 in Vienna.
What was Hans Gillesberger's occupation?
Hans Gillesberger was a conductor, choir director and musician.
What nationality was Hans Gillesberger?
Hans Gillesberger was Austrian.
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