Günter Sommer

Summary

Günter Sommer is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Dresden^[2]. He was born on August 15, 1943^[3]. He worked as a jazz musician^[4], percussionist^[5], and composer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Dresden^[2], Günter Sommer…
• Günter Sommer was born on August 15, 1943^[3].
• Günter Sommer was born on August 25, 1943^[8].
• Günter Sommer held citizenship in Germany^[9].
• Günter Sommer held citizenship in German Democratic Republic^[10].
• Günter Sommer worked as a jazz musician^[4].
• Günter Sommer's professions included percussionist^[5].
• Günter Sommer's professions included composer^[6].
• Günter Sommer was employed by Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber^[11].
• Günter Sommer's education included a stint at Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber^[12].
• A notable student of Günter Sommer was Julia Kadel^[13].
• Günter Sommer received the Art Prize of the district town Radebeul^[14].
• Günter Sommer received the art award of the City of Dresden^[15].
• Günter Sommer received the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik^[16].
• Günter Sommer received the Art Prize of the German Democratic Republic^[17].
• Günter Sommer was a member of Zentralquartett^[18].
• Günter Sommer is recorded as male^[19].
• Günter Sommer's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Günter Sommer's genre is jazz^[21].
• Günter Sommer's record label is recorded as FMP/Free Music Production^[22].
• Günter Sommer's record label is recorded as Amiga^[23].
• Günter Sommer's record label is recorded as Moers Music^[24].
• Günter Sommer's record label is recorded as Intakt Records^[25].
• Günter Sommer's record label is recorded as Q1481553^[26].
• Günter Sommer's record label is recorded as ILK^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: DE^[29]

• Began / founded: 1943-08-25^[30]

• Genre(s): free improvisation, free jazz, jazz^[31]

• Community tags: free improvisation, free jazz, jazz^[32]

• MusicBrainz ID: c949b5b4-c0a5-4554-a1b7-e0b19843b062^[33]

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Origins and Family

Günter Sommer was born in Dresden^[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 15, 1943^[3] and August 25, 1943^[8].

Education

Günter Sommer was educated at Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber^[12]. He earned the academic degree of professor^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jazz musician^[4], percussionist^[5], and composer^[6]. Günter Sommer was employed by Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber^[11]. A notable student of him was Julia Kadel^[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Art Prize of the district town Radebeul^[14], an art prize^[35], in Germany^[36]; art award of the City of Dresden^[15], an art prize^[37], in Germany^[38], founded in 1993^[39]; Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik^[16], a music award^[40], in Germany^[41]; and Art Prize of the German Democratic Republic^[17], an art prize^[42], in German Democratic Republic^[43], founded in 1959^[44].

Why It Matters

Günter Sommer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

FAQs

Where was Günter Sommer born?

Günter Sommer's place of birth was Dresden^[2].

What did Günter Sommer do for work?

Günter Sommer worked as jazz musician^[4], percussionist^[5], and composer^[6].

Where did Günter Sommer go to school?

Günter Sommer was educated at Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber^[12].

What awards did Günter Sommer receive?

Honors received include Art Prize of the district town Radebeul^[14], art award of the City of Dresden^[15], Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik^[16], and Art Prize of the German Democratic Republic^[17].