Günther Ramin

German organist, conductor and composer (1898–1956)
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Summary

Günther Ramin was born on October 15, 1898[1], in Karlsruhe[2]. He died on February 27, 1956[3], in Leipzig[4]. He worked as a composer[5], organist[6], conductor[7], choir director[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (348 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Leipzig South Cemetery[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12], German Democratic Republic[13]
  • Occupation: harpsichordist[14]
  • Position held: Thomaskantor[15]
  • Employer: Berlin University of the Arts[16], University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[17]
  • Educated at: Thomasschule zu Leipzig[18], University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[19]
  • Student: Christoph Albrecht[20], Georg Christoph Biller[21], Hans-Joachim Rotzsch[22]
  • Award received: National Prize of East Germany[23]
  • Member of: Academy of Arts of the GDR[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Genre: classical music[26]
  • Commons category: Günther Ramin[27]
  • Family name: Ramin[28]
  • Given name: Günther[29]
  • Student of: Karl Straube[30], Robert Teichmüller[31]
  • Instrument: organ[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[33]
  • Name in native language: Günther Ramin[34]

Why It Matters

Günther Ramin has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Günther Ramin born?

Günther Ramin's place of birth was Karlsruhe[2].

Where did Günther Ramin die?

Günther Ramin passed away in Leipzig[4].

What did Günther Ramin do for work?

Günther Ramin worked as a composer[5], organist[6], conductor[7], choir director[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Günther Ramin go to school?

Günther Ramin was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[18] and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[19].

What awards did Günther Ramin receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[23].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . CARLA. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . CARLA. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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