About Max Thurn
Lived 1896 – 1969 (aged 72). Max Thurn was a German conductor and choir director.
Max Thurn (27 October 1897 – 22 July 1969) was a German conductor who was known particularly for his work as a choral conductor. He was the director of the choir of the Hamburg State Opera and of the NDR Chor, and was a co-founder of the boys' choir of the broadcaster Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR).
Career Thurn was the choral conductor of the Hamburgische Staatsoper from 1946 to 1965. His productions included Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail in 1954, with Teresa Stich-Randall and Rudolf Schock in leading roles.
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Who was Max Thurn?
German conductor and choir director (1897-1969)
When was Max Thurn born?
Max Thurn was born on 27 October 1896 in Hamburg.
When did Max Thurn die?
Max Thurn died on 22 July 1969 in Hamburg.
What was Max Thurn's occupation?
Max Thurn was a conductor and choir director.
What nationality was Max Thurn?
Max Thurn was German.
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