Kurt Masur
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Kurt Masur
Summary
Kurt Masur is a human[1]. Born in Brzeg[2], he… he was born on July 18, 1927[3]. He passed away in Greenwich[4]. He died on December 19, 2015[5]. He worked as a conductor[6] and university teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Brzeg[2], Kurt Masur…
- Kurt Masur died in Greenwich[4].
- Kurt Masur was born on July 18, 1927[3].
- Kurt Masur died on December 19, 2015[5].
- Burial took place at Leipzig South Cemetery[9].
- Kurt Masur was married to Irmgard Kaul[10].
- Kurt Masur was married to Tomoko Sakurai[11].
- A child of Kurt Masur was Ken-David Masur[12].
- A child of Kurt Masur was Carolin Masur[13].
- Kurt Masur held citizenship in Germany[14].
- Kurt Masur held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[15].
- German was Kurt Masur's native language[16].
- Kurt Masur worked as a conductor[6].
- Kurt Masur worked as a university teacher[7].
- Kurt Masur's field of work was music[17].
- Kurt Masur's field of work was conducting[18].
- Kurt Masur was employed by University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[19].
- Kurt Masur's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[20].
- A notable student of Kurt Masur was Matthias Manasi[21].
- Kurt Masur received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
- Kurt Masur received the Leo-Baeck-Medal[23].
- Kurt Masur received the Banner of Labor[24].
- Kurt Masur received the National Prize of East Germany[25].
- Kurt Masur received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26].
- Kurt Masur received the Star of People's Friendship in Silver[27].
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Origins and Family
Kurt Masur's place of birth was Brzeg[2]. He was born on July 18, 1927[3]. German was his native language[16].
Education
Kurt Masur's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include music[17], a type of arts[28] and conducting[18], an activity[29]. Kurt Masur was employed by University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[19]. A notable student of him was Matthias Manasi[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Leo-Baeck-Medal[23], a peace award[32], founded in 1978[33]; Banner of Labor[24], an order[34], in German Democratic Republic[35], founded in 1954[36]; National Prize of East Germany[25], a national award[37], in German Democratic Republic[38], founded in 1949[39]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], a grade of an order[40], in Germany[41]; and Star of People's Friendship in Silver[27], a grade of an order[42], in German Democratic Republic[43], founded in 1959[44].
Personal Life
Spouses include Irmgard Kaul[10], an actor[45] and Tomoko Sakurai[11]. Children include Ken-David Masur[12], a conductor[46], b. 1977[47] and Carolin Masur[13], an opera singer[48], b. 1966[49], of Germany[50].
Death and Burial
Kurt Masur died on December 19, 2015[5]. He died in Greenwich[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[51]. Burial took place at Leipzig South Cemetery[9].
Why It Matters
Kurt Masur has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Kurt Masur born?
Kurt Masur was born in Brzeg[2].
Where did Kurt Masur die?
Kurt Masur passed away in Greenwich[4].
Who was Kurt Masur married to?
Kurt Masur's spouses include Irmgard Kaul[10] and Tomoko Sakurai[11].
What did Kurt Masur do for work?
Kurt Masur worked as conductor[6] and university teacher[7].
Where did Kurt Masur go to school?
Kurt Masur was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[20].
What awards did Kurt Masur receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Leo-Baeck-Medal[23], Banner of Labor[24], and National Prize of East Germany[25].