Heinz Holliger
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Summary
Heinz Holliger was born on May 21, 1939[1], in Langenthal[2]. He has worked as a conductor[3], composer[4], oboist[5], musicologist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (782 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[9]
- Native language: German[10]
- Occupation: Q139142334[11]
- Field of work: opera[12], symphonic music[13], chamber music[14]
- Employer: Hochschule für Musik Freiburg[15]
- Educated at: City of Basel Music Academy[16]
- Student: Philippe Magnan[17]
- Notable work: Partita[18], Gesänge der Frühe[19], Schneewittchen[20]
- Award received: Léonie Sonning Music Prize[21], Ernst von Siemens Music Prize[22], Robert Schumann Prize of the City of Zwickau[23], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25], Frankfurter Musikpreis[26], Pour le Mérite[27], Robert Schumann Prize for Poetry and Music[28]
- Member of: Academy of Arts, Berlin[29], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Record label: ECM Records[32], Philips Records[33]
- Family name: Holliger[34]
- Given name: Heinz[35]
- Student of: Pierre Boulez[36], Sándor Veress[37], Pierre Pierlot[38], Yvonne Lefébure[39]
- Instrument: oboe[40], cor anglais[41], oboe d'amore[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[43]
- Name in native language: Heinz Holliger[44]
Why It Matters
Heinz Holliger has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Heinz Holliger born?
Heinz Holliger's place of birth was Langenthal[2].
What did Heinz Holliger do for work?
Heinz Holliger worked as a conductor[3], composer[4], oboist[5], musicologist[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Heinz Holliger go to school?
Heinz Holliger was educated at City of Basel Music Academy[16].
What awards did Heinz Holliger receive?
Honors received include Léonie Sonning Music Prize[21], Ernst von Siemens Music Prize[22], Robert Schumann Prize of the City of Zwickau[23], and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24].