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Hans Hermann

1870 – 1931

German composer

Composer Double-bassistSinger
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Lived 1870 – 1931 (aged 60). Hans Hermann was a German composer, double-bassist, singer and teacher.

Hans Hermann (17 August 1870 – 18 May 1931) was a German composer mostly known for his Lieder, a double-bassist and music educator.

Life Hans Hermann was born in Leipzig. He studied with Wilhelm Rust, Edmund Kretschmer and Heinrich von Herzogenberg and worked from 1888 to 1893 as a double-bassist in various orchestras in Germany. From 1901 to 1907 he was active as a teacher at the Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory. Afterwards, he lived as a freelance composer in Dresden and from 1927 in Berlin. He mostly composed Lieder and chamber music, which were sung by notable performers, such as Lilian Sanderson, Lilli Lehmann, and Karl Mayer.

The musicologist Hermann Kretzschmar characterised the style of his compositions as strong in structure, especially wider forms, clear and interesting groupings, and a unique and characteristic way of mixing liveliness with great passion.

He died in Berlin and is buried at the Stahnsdorf South-Western Cemetery.

Works (selection)

Lieder "Salome" "Drei Wanderer" "Alte Landsknechte" "Sinnsprüche des Omar Khajjam", Op. 60 Two string quartets (G minor, C major) Comic operas Das Urteil des Midas, Berlin 1904 Der rote Pimpernell Symphony in D minor

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Music and Theatre Leipzig
Employers
Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans Hermann?

German composer (1870-1931)

When was Hans Hermann born?

Hans Hermann was born on 17 August 1870 in Leipzig.

When did Hans Hermann die?

Hans Hermann died on 18 May 1931 in Berlin.

What was Hans Hermann's occupation?

Hans Hermann was a composer, double-bassist, singer and teacher.

What nationality was Hans Hermann?

Hans Hermann was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans Hermann

· Wikidata: Q1580203

· DBpedia: Hans Hermann

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