Hermann Abendroth

German conductor (1883-1956)
Person human Q57500
Hermann Abendroth
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Hermann Abendroth

Summary

Hermann Abendroth is a human[1]. His place of birth was Frankfurt[2]. He was born on January 19, 1883[3]. He died in Jena[4]. He died on May 29, 1956[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], politician[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Abendroth's place of birth was Frankfurt[2].
  • Hermann Abendroth passed away in Jena[4].
  • Hermann Abendroth was born on January 19, 1883[3].
  • Hermann Abendroth died on May 29, 1956[5].
  • Burial took place at Historical Cemetery, Weimar[12].
  • Hermann Abendroth's father was Moritz Abendroth[13].
  • Hermann Abendroth held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[14].
  • Hermann Abendroth worked as a conductor[6].
  • Hermann Abendroth's professions included politician[7].
  • Hermann Abendroth worked as a music educator[8].
  • Hermann Abendroth worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Hermann Abendroth worked as a composer[10].
  • Hermann Abendroth held the position of member of the Volkskammer[15].
  • Hermann Abendroth held the position of chapelmaster[16].
  • Hermann Abendroth was employed by Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[17].
  • Among Hermann Abendroth's employers was University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[18].
  • Hermann Abendroth was educated at University of Music and Theatre Munich[19].
  • A notable student of Hermann Abendroth was Hans Otte[20].
  • A notable student of Hermann Abendroth was Helmut Müller-Brühl[21].
  • Hermann Abendroth received the National Prize of East Germany[22].
  • Hermann Abendroth received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[23].
  • Hermann Abendroth received the Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Sava[24].
  • Hermann Abendroth received the War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords[25].
  • Hermann Abendroth received the Commemorative Medal of the Society for the Promotion of Charitable Activities in Gold[26].
  • Hermann Abendroth was a member of Academy of Arts of the GDR[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Frankfurt[2], Hermann Abendroth… he was born on January 19, 1883[3]. His father was Moritz Abendroth[13].

Education

Hermann Abendroth was educated at University of Music and Theatre Munich[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], politician[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and composer[10]. Employers include Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[17], a conservatory[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1850[30] and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[18], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1843[33]. Positions held include member of the Volkskammer[15] and chapelmaster[16], a position[34]. Notable students include Hans Otte[20], a composer[35], 1926–2007[36], of Germany[37], awarded the Rome Prize of the German Academy Villa Massimo[38] and Helmut Müller-Brühl[21], a conductor[39], 1933–2012[40], of Germany[41], awarded the Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[42].

Recognition

Awards received include National Prize of East Germany[22], a national award[43], in German Democratic Republic[44], founded in 1949[45]; Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[23], a grade of an order[46], in German Democratic Republic[47]; Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Sava[24]; War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords[25], an award[48], in German Reich[49]; and Commemorative Medal of the Society for the Promotion of Charitable Activities in Gold[26].

Personal Life

Hermann Abendroth was affiliated with the Nazi Party[50].

Death and Burial

Hermann Abendroth died on May 29, 1956[5]. He passed away in Jena[4]. The cause of death was stroke[51]. Burial took place at Historical Cemetery, Weimar[12].

Why It Matters

Hermann Abendroth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Abendroth born?

Hermann Abendroth was born in Frankfurt[2].

Where did Hermann Abendroth die?

Hermann Abendroth passed away in Jena[4].

Who were Hermann Abendroth's parents?

Hermann Abendroth's father was Moritz Abendroth[13].

What did Hermann Abendroth do for work?

Hermann Abendroth worked as conductor[6], politician[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and composer[10].

Where did Hermann Abendroth go to school?

Hermann Abendroth was educated at University of Music and Theatre Munich[19].

What awards did Hermann Abendroth receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[22], Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[23], Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Sava[24], and War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords[25].

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  17. [22] . A People's Music: Jazz in East Germany, 1945–1990. wikidata.org.
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  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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