Karl Richter
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Karl Richter
Summary
Karl Richter is a human[1]. His place of birth was Plauen[2]. He was born on October 15, 1926[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on February 15, 1981[5]. He worked as an organist[6], conductor[7], choir director[8], university teacher[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Karl Richter was born in Plauen[2].
- Karl Richter died in Munich[4].
- Karl Richter was born on October 15, 1926[3].
- Karl Richter died on February 15, 1981[5].
- Karl Richter is buried at Enzenbühl cemetery[12].
- Karl Richter held citizenship in Germany[13].
- German was Karl Richter's native language[14].
- Karl Richter's professions included organist[6].
- Karl Richter worked as a conductor[7].
- Karl Richter worked as a choir director[8].
- Karl Richter's professions included university teacher[9].
- Karl Richter's professions included composer[10].
- Karl Richter worked as a music educator[15].
- Among Karl Richter's employers was University of Music and Theatre Munich[16].
- Karl Richter's education included a stint at Kreuzschule[17].
- Karl Richter was educated at Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber[18].
- Karl Richter was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[19].
- Karl Richter received the National Prize of East Germany[20].
- Karl Richter was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[21].
- Karl Richter is recorded as male[22].
- Karl Richter's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Karl Richter's genre is classical music[24].
- Karl Richter's genre is Baroque[25].
- Karl Richter's record label is recorded as Deutsche Grammophon[26].
- Karl Richter's record label is recorded as Archiv Produktion[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: 1926-10-15[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1981-02-15[31]
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Genre(s): classical[32]
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Community tags: classical, conductor, german conductor[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: e01ebec7-98c5-450a-bf67-5650f8b4eff0[34]
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Origins and Family
Karl Richter's place of birth was Plauen[2]. He was born on October 15, 1926[3]. German was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Kreuzschule[17], a school[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1300[37]; Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber[18], a conservatory[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1952[40]; and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[19], a public university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1843[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include organist[6], conductor[7], choir director[8], university teacher[9], composer[10], and music educator[15]. Among Karl Richter's employers was University of Music and Theatre Munich[16].
Recognition
Karl Richter received the National Prize of East Germany[20].
Death and Burial
Karl Richter died on February 15, 1981[5]. He died in Munich[4]. The cause of death was cardioplegia[44]. Burial took place at Enzenbühl cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Karl Richter ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Karl Richter born?
Born in Plauen[2], Karl Richter…
Where did Karl Richter die?
Karl Richter passed away in Munich[4].
What did Karl Richter do for work?
Karl Richter worked as organist[6], conductor[7], choir director[8], university teacher[9], and composer[10].
Where did Karl Richter go to school?
Karl Richter was educated at Kreuzschule[17], Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber[18], and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[19].
What awards did Karl Richter receive?
Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[20].