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Heinz Wunderlich

1919 – 2012

German composer

Composer University teacher Kirchenmusikdirektor
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Lived 1919 – 2012 (aged 92). Heinz Wunderlich was a German composer, university teacher and kirchenmusikdirektor.

Heinz Wunderlich (25 April 1919 – 10 March 2012) was a German organist, academic, and composer. He was known for playing the organ works of Max Reger. He studied in Leipzig with Karl Straube, a friend of Reger. Wunderlich worked as both a church musician and academic in Halle until 1957 when he fled to West Germany and became a church musician and academic in Hamburg. He toured internationally and attracted students from many countries to study with him in Hamburg. After retiring from teaching, he went on to more compositions.

Career Born in Leipzig, Wunderlich studied at the Musikhochschule there, with Karl Straube who was a friend of Reger and premiered many of his organ works.

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Education
University of Music and Theatre Leipzig
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Hamburg University of Music and Drama

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Heinz Wunderlich?

German composer (1919–2012)

When was Heinz Wunderlich born?

Heinz Wunderlich was born on 21 December 1919 in Leipzig.

When did Heinz Wunderlich die?

Heinz Wunderlich died on 10 March 2012 in Großhansdorf.

What was Heinz Wunderlich's occupation?

Heinz Wunderlich was a composer, university teacher and kirchenmusikdirektor.

What nationality was Heinz Wunderlich?

Heinz Wunderlich was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Heinz Wunderlich

· Wikidata: Q126323

· DBpedia: Heinz Wunderlich

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