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Luise Walker

1910 – 1998

Austrian composer

Classical guitaristComposer University teacher
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About Luise Walker

Lived 1910 – 1998 (aged 87). Luise Walker was an Austrian classical guitarist, composer, university teacher, musician and guitarist.

Luise Walker (9 September 1910 – 30 January 1998) was an Austrian classical guitarist and guitar composer – one of the most prominent female guitarists of her time.

Life and career Walker was born in Vienna and began studying guitar at the age of eight. Initially a student of Josef Zuth, she subsequently studied at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna, with Jakob Ortner. She also took lessons with Heinrich Albert, Miguel Llobet, both of whom were frequent guests at her parents home, also with Andrés Segovia and Emilio Pujol.

From 1940, she devoted her life to the guitar. She gave concerts internationally, touring through many parts of Europe, Russia and the United States. For many years she taught guitar alongside Karl Scheit at the University of Music and Performing Arts. She was also a respected composer for the guitar, writing studies, solos and transcriptions.

Writings Ein Leben mit der Gitarre (Frankfurt: Zimmermann, 1989). Klein Romanze

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Classical guitarist, composer, university teacher, musician, guitarist
Nationality
Education
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Employers
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Awards
Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria

People in Luise Walker's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Luise Walker?

Austrian composer (1910–1998)

When was Luise Walker born?

Luise Walker was born on 9 September 1910 in Vienna.

When did Luise Walker die?

Luise Walker died on 30 January 1998 in Vienna.

What was Luise Walker's occupation?

Luise Walker was a classical guitarist, composer, university teacher, musician and guitarist.

What nationality was Luise Walker?

Luise Walker was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luise Walker

· Wikidata: Q1876666

· DBpedia: Luise Walker

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