About Werner Korte
Lived 1906 – 1982 (aged 76). Werner Korte was a German musicologist, conductor and composer.
Werner Ferdinand Korte (29 May 1906 – 26 November 1982) was a German musicologist who in 1932 was appointed head of the Seminar of Musicology at the University of Münster, the city where he was born and died. His books include, (1933), Robert Schumann (1937), and (1963), among others.
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Who was Werner Korte?
German musicologist (1906-1982)
When was Werner Korte born?
Werner Korte was born on 29 May 1906 in Münster.
When did Werner Korte die?
Werner Korte died on 26 November 1982 in Münster.
What was Werner Korte's occupation?
Werner Korte was a musicologist, conductor and composer.
What nationality was Werner Korte?
Werner Korte was German.
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· DBpedia: Werner Korte (musicologist)
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