Hermann Scherchen

German conductor (1891–1966)
Person human Q60174
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Hermann Scherchen

Summary

Hermann Scherchen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on June 21, 1891[3]. He passed away in Florence[4]. He died on June 12, 1966[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], musicologist[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Scherchen's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Hermann Scherchen died in Florence[4].
  • Hermann Scherchen was born on June 21, 1891[3].
  • Hermann Scherchen died on June 12, 1966[5].
  • Hermann Scherchen was married to Gerda Müller[10].
  • Hermann Scherchen held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Hermann Scherchen worked as a conductor[6].
  • Hermann Scherchen's professions included musicologist[7].
  • Hermann Scherchen's professions included composer[8].
  • A notable student of Hermann Scherchen was Igor Markevitch[12].
  • A notable student of Hermann Scherchen was Kazimierz Wiłkomirski[13].
  • A notable student of Hermann Scherchen was Edward Downes[14].
  • A notable student of Hermann Scherchen was Henry Ragnartz[15].
  • A notable student of Hermann Scherchen was Hilding Rosenberg[16].
  • Hermann Scherchen received the honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[17].
  • Hermann Scherchen received the Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[18].
  • Hermann Scherchen was a member of Second Viennese School[19].
  • Hermann Scherchen is recorded as male[20].
  • Hermann Scherchen's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hermann Scherchen was affiliated with the Communist Party of Germany[22].
  • Hermann Scherchen's genre is classical music[23].
  • Hermann Scherchen's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Scherchen[24].
  • Hermann Scherchen's archives at is recorded as Archive of the Academy of Arts[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • Hermann Scherchen's family name is recorded as Scherchen[27].

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Origins and Family

Hermann Scherchen was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on June 21, 1891[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], musicologist[7], and composer[8]. Notable students include Igor Markevitch[12], a composer[28], 1912–1983[29], of France[30], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[31]; Kazimierz Wiłkomirski[13], a conductor[32], 1900–1995[33], of Russian Empire[34], awarded the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[35]; Edward Downes[14], a conductor[36], 1924–2009[37], of United Kingdom[38], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[39]; Henry Ragnartz[15], a chapelmaster[40], 1898–1966[41]; and Hilding Rosenberg[16], an organist[42], 1892–1985[43], of Sweden[44], awarded the Christ Johnson Prize[45].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[17], an award[46], in Germany[47] and Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[18], an award[48].

Personal Life

Hermann Scherchen was married to Gerda Müller[10]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of Germany[22].

Death and Burial

Hermann Scherchen died on June 12, 1966[5]. He died in Florence[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].

Why It Matters

Hermann Scherchen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Scherchen born?

Hermann Scherchen's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Hermann Scherchen die?

Hermann Scherchen passed away in Florence[4].

Who was Hermann Scherchen married to?

Hermann Scherchen's spouses include Gerda Müller[10].

What did Hermann Scherchen do for work?

Hermann Scherchen worked as conductor[6], musicologist[7], and composer[8].

What awards did Hermann Scherchen receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[17] and Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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