Helmut Walcha
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Helmut Walcha
Summary
Helmut Walcha is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on October 27, 1907[3]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. He died on August 11, 1991[5]. He worked as an organist[6], composer[7], university teacher[8], and harpsichordist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Leipzig[2], Helmut Walcha…
- Helmut Walcha passed away in Frankfurt[4].
- Helmut Walcha was born on October 27, 1907[3].
- Helmut Walcha died on August 11, 1991[5].
- Helmut Walcha held citizenship in Germany[11].
- Helmut Walcha's professions included organist[6].
- Helmut Walcha worked as a composer[7].
- Helmut Walcha's professions included university teacher[8].
- Helmut Walcha's professions included harpsichordist[9].
- Helmut Walcha's field of work was classical music[12].
- Helmut Walcha was employed by Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts[13].
- Helmut Walcha's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[14].
- Helmut Walcha received the Hessian Order of Merit[15].
- Helmut Walcha received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
- Helmut Walcha received the Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[17].
- Helmut Walcha received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
- Helmut Walcha received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].
- Helmut Walcha is recorded as male[20].
- Helmut Walcha's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Helmut Walcha's genre is Baroque music[22].
- Helmut Walcha's record label is recorded as Angel[23].
- Helmut Walcha's record label is recorded as Archiv Produktion[24].
- Helmut Walcha's record label is recorded as Decca[25].
- Helmut Walcha's record label is recorded as Deutsche Grammophon[26].
- Helmut Walcha's record label is recorded as EMI[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: DE[29]
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Began / founded: 1907-10-27[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1991-08-11[31]
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Genre(s): baroque, classical[32]
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Community tags: baroque, classical, german organist, organist[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 6f4c1fd6-75c8-4c40-8fcf-0b5496c01bf2[34]
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Origins and Family
Helmut Walcha's place of birth was Leipzig[2]. He was born on October 27, 1907[3].
Education
Helmut Walcha's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include organist[6], composer[7], university teacher[8], and harpsichordist[9]. Helmut Walcha's field of work was classical music[12]. He was employed by Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts[13].
Recognition
Awards received include Hessian Order of Merit[15], an order of merit[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1989[37]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], a grade of an order[38], in Germany[39]; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[17], a cultural prize[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1932[42]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a decoration[43], in Germany[44]; and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], a grade of an order[45], in Germany[46].
Death and Burial
Helmut Walcha died on August 11, 1991[5]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4].
Why It Matters
Helmut Walcha ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Helmut Walcha born?
Helmut Walcha's place of birth was Leipzig[2].
Where did Helmut Walcha die?
Helmut Walcha passed away in Frankfurt[4].
What did Helmut Walcha do for work?
Helmut Walcha worked as organist[6], composer[7], university teacher[8], and harpsichordist[9].
Where did Helmut Walcha go to school?
Helmut Walcha was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[14].
What awards did Helmut Walcha receive?
Honors received include Hessian Order of Merit[15], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[17], and Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].