About Wilhelm Jahn
Lived 1835 – 1900 (aged 64). Wilhelm Jahn was an Austrian conductor, opera director, musician, singer, theaterintendant and stage manager.
Wilhelm Jahn (24 November 1835 in Dvorce – 21 April 1900 in Vienna) was an Austrian conductor.
Life Jahn served as director of the Vienna Court Opera from 1880 to 1897 and principal conductor of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra from 1882 to 1883.
He gave the partial premiere of Bruckner's Symphony No. 6, performing the middle two movements in 1883. in 1892 he conducted the world premiere of Jules Massenet's Werther in Vienna.
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Who was Wilhelm Jahn?
Austrian musician, conductor and singer of Sudeten German origin (1835–1900)
When was Wilhelm Jahn born?
Wilhelm Jahn was born on 24 November 1835 in Dvorce.
When did Wilhelm Jahn die?
Wilhelm Jahn died on 21 April 1900 in Vienna.
What was Wilhelm Jahn's occupation?
Wilhelm Jahn was a conductor, opera director, musician, singer, theaterintendant and stage manager.
What nationality was Wilhelm Jahn?
Wilhelm Jahn was Austrian.
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