Helmut Walcha
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Summary
Helmut Walcha was born on October 27, 1907[1], in Leipzig[2]. He died on August 11, 1991[3], in Frankfurt[4]. He worked as an organist[5], composer[6], university teacher[7], harpsichordist[8], and music teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (526 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Field of work: classical music[12]
- Employer: Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts[13]
- Educated at: University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[14]
- Award received: 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], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: Baroque music[21]
- Record label: Angel[22], Archiv Produktion[23], Decca[24], Deutsche Grammophon[25], EMI[26], Philips Records[27]
- Given name: Helmut[28]
- Medical condition: blindness[29]
- Instrument: organ[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31]
- Name in native language: Helmut Walcha[32]
Why It Matters
Helmut Walcha has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
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 an organist[5], composer[6], university teacher[7], harpsichordist[8], and music teacher[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].