Karl Schütz
Austrian organ expert and university teacher
About Karl Schütz
Lived 1936 – 2020 (aged 84). Karl Schütz was an Austrian organ expert, university teacher, music teacher, church musician and organist.
Karl Schütz (17 April 1936 – 13 October 2020) was an Austrian music pedagogue, church musician and organ researcher.
Career Schütz was born in Vienna. He passed the teachers' examination for German and music education, and in 1964 he received his doctorate. From 1975 to 2003 he was professor for organology at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. Since 1953 he has been organist at the Pfarrkirche St. Anton von Padua in Vienna.
Karl Schütz was commander in chief of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre in Vienna.
Schutz died in Vienna on 13 October 2020 at the age of 84.
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Who was Karl Schütz?
Austrian organ expert and university teacher (1936-2020)
When was Karl Schütz born?
Karl Schütz was born on 17 April 1936 in Vienna.
When did Karl Schütz die?
Karl Schütz died on 13 October 2020 in Vienna.
What was Karl Schütz's occupation?
Karl Schütz was an organ expert, university teacher, music teacher, church musician and organist.
What nationality was Karl Schütz?
Karl Schütz was Austrian.
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