About Heinrich Schweizer
Born 1943. Heinrich Schweizer is a Swiss composer, conductor, violinist, musicologist and photographer.
Heinrich Schweizer (born September 5, 1943) is a Swiss composer of classical music. Schweizer first rose to prominence with his Historical Symphony, completed in 1974, which was premiered by the American Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Gilbert at Avery Fisher Hall on May 14, 1979. Some of his other notable compositions include Sinfonietta, the Pentatonic and East West Symphony.
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Who is Heinrich Schweizer?
Swiss composer
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Heinrich Schweizer was born on 5 September 1943 in Canton of St. Gallen.
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Heinrich Schweizer is a composer, conductor, violinist, musicologist and photographer.
What nationality is Heinrich Schweizer?
Heinrich Schweizer is Swiss.
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