About Kurt Wöss
Lived 1914 – 1987 (aged 73). Kurt Wöss was an Austrian conductor.
Kurt Wöss also Kurt Woess (2 May 1914, in Linz, Austria – 4 December 1987, in Dresden, Germany) was an Austrian conductor and musicologist.
Wöss was principal conductor of the NHK Symphony Orchestra from 1951 to 1954. From 1956 to 1959 he was chief conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (then known as the Victorian Symphony Orchestra).
Decorations and awards Title of professor Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, 1st class Anton Bruckner Interpretation Prize Gold Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria Culture Medal of the City of Linz Honorary member of the Franz Schmidt community
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Who was Kurt Wöss?
Austrian conductor (1914–1987)
When was Kurt Wöss born?
Kurt Wöss was born on 2 May 1914 in Linz.
When did Kurt Wöss die?
Kurt Wöss died on 4 December 1987 in Dresden.
What was Kurt Wöss's occupation?
Kurt Wöss was a conductor.
What nationality was Kurt Wöss?
Kurt Wöss was Austrian.
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