Helmut Lachenmann

German composer (born 1935)
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Summary

Helmut Lachenmann is a human[1]. He was born in Stuttgart[2]. He was born on November 27, 1935[3]. He worked as a composer[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (455 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Helmut Lachenmann was born in Stuttgart[2].
  • Helmut Lachenmann was born on November 27, 1935[3].
  • Helmut Lachenmann was married to Yukiko Sugawara[7].
  • Helmut Lachenmann held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Helmut Lachenmann worked as a composer[4].
  • Helmut Lachenmann worked as a university teacher[5].
  • Helmut Lachenmann was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[9].
  • Among Helmut Lachenmann's employers was Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media[10].
  • Among Helmut Lachenmann's employers was State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart[11].
  • A notable student of Helmut Lachenmann was Arturo Gervasoni[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Helmut Lachenmann is Reigen seliger Geister[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Helmut Lachenmann is Gran Torso[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Helmut Lachenmann is Grido[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Helmut Lachenmann is Mouvement[16].
  • Helmut Lachenmann received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Helmut Lachenmann received the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[18].
  • Helmut Lachenmann received the Bach Prize of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg[19].
  • Helmut Lachenmann received the Berliner Kunstpreis[20].
  • Helmut Lachenmann received the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award[21].
  • Helmut Lachenmann received the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize[22].
  • Helmut Lachenmann was a member of Academy of Arts, Berlin[23].
  • Helmut Lachenmann was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[24].
  • Helmut Lachenmann was a member of Koninklijke Vlaamse Academie van België voor Wetenschappen en Kunsten[25].
  • Helmut Lachenmann is recorded as male[26].
  • Helmut Lachenmann's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stuttgart[2], Helmut Lachenmann… he was born on November 27, 1935[3].

Education

Studied under Luigi Nono[28], a classical composer[29], 1924–1990[30], of Italy[31], awarded the Berliner Kunstpreis[32]; Johann Nepomuk David[33]; and Jürgen Uhde[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4] and university teacher[5]. Employers include Conservatoire de Paris[9], a grande école[35], in France[36], founded in 1795[37], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[38]; Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media[10], a drama school[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1897[41]; and State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart[11], a conservatory[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1857[44]. A notable student of Helmut Lachenmann was Arturo Gervasoni[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Reigen seliger Geister[13], a musical work/composition[45]; Gran Torso[14], a musical work/composition[46]; Grido[15], a musical work/composition[47]; and Mouvement[16], a musical work/composition[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a decoration[49], in Germany[50]; Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[18], an order of merit[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1974[53]; Bach Prize of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg[19], a music award[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1950[56]; Berliner Kunstpreis[20], a literary award[57], in Germany[58]; BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award[21], a science award[59], in Spain[60], founded in 2008[61]; and Ernst von Siemens Music Prize[22], an award[62], in Germany[63], founded in 1972[64].

Personal Life

Among Helmut Lachenmann's spouses was Yukiko Sugawara[7].

Why It Matters

Helmut Lachenmann ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (455 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Helmut Lachenmann born?

Helmut Lachenmann's place of birth was Stuttgart[2].

Who was Helmut Lachenmann married to?

Helmut Lachenmann's spouses include Yukiko Sugawara[7].

What did Helmut Lachenmann do for work?

Helmut Lachenmann worked as composer[4] and university teacher[5].

What awards did Helmut Lachenmann receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[18], Bach Prize of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg[19], and Berliner Kunstpreis[20].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [65] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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