About Hermann Fliege
Lived 1829 – 1907 (aged 78). Hermann Fliege was a German conductor, composer and music director.
Hermann Fliege (9 September 1829, Stendal, Germany – 8 November 1907, St Petersburg) was a German composer and conductor. In 1882 he was appointed the first director of what would later become the St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra when he was named leader of a band of 100 musicians at the court of Tsar Alexander III. He continued to hold this position until his death in 1907.
Compositions Eine fromme Schwester (opera)
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Who was Hermann Fliege?
German composer and conductor (1829–1907)
When was Hermann Fliege born?
Hermann Fliege was born on 9 September 1829 in Stendal.
When did Hermann Fliege die?
Hermann Fliege died on 8 November 1907 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Hermann Fliege's occupation?
Hermann Fliege was a conductor, composer and music director.
What nationality was Hermann Fliege?
Hermann Fliege was German.
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