Ottmar Gerster

German composer and conductor (1897–1969)
Person human Q896918
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Ottmar Gerster

Summary

Ottmar Gerster is a human[1]. Born in Braunfels[2], he… he was born on June 29, 1897[3]. He passed away in Borsdorf[4]. He died on August 31, 1969[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], university teacher[8], and concertmaster[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ottmar Gerster's place of birth was Braunfels[2].
  • Ottmar Gerster died in Borsdorf[4].
  • Ottmar Gerster was born on June 29, 1897[3].
  • Ottmar Gerster died on August 31, 1969[5].
  • Ottmar Gerster is buried at Leipzig South Cemetery[11].
  • Ottmar Gerster held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Ottmar Gerster held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[13].
  • Ottmar Gerster worked as a composer[6].
  • Ottmar Gerster worked as a conductor[7].
  • Ottmar Gerster worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Ottmar Gerster's professions included concertmaster[9].
  • Ottmar Gerster was employed by University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[14].
  • Ottmar Gerster's education included a stint at Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts[15].
  • Ottmar Gerster received the National Prize of East Germany[16].
  • Ottmar Gerster received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[17].
  • Ottmar Gerster was a member of Academy of Arts of the GDR[18].
  • Ottmar Gerster is recorded as male[19].
  • Ottmar Gerster's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ottmar Gerster was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[21].
  • Ottmar Gerster's genre is opera[22].
  • Ottmar Gerster's Commons category is recorded as Ottmar Gerster[23].
  • Ottmar Gerster's archives at is recorded as Archive of the Academy of Arts[24].
  • Ottmar Gerster's family name is recorded as Gerster[25].
  • Ottmar Gerster's given name is recorded as Ottmar[26].
  • Ottmar Gerster's instrument is recorded as viola[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Braunfels[2], Ottmar Gerster… he was born on June 29, 1897[3].

Education

Ottmar Gerster's education included a stint at Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], university teacher[8], and concertmaster[9]. Among Ottmar Gerster's employers was University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[14].

Recognition

Awards received include National Prize of East Germany[16], a national award[28], in German Democratic Republic[29], founded in 1949[30] and Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[17], a grade of an order[31], in German Democratic Republic[32].

Personal Life

Ottmar Gerster was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[21].

Death and Burial

Ottmar Gerster died on August 31, 1969[5]. He passed away in Borsdorf[4]. He is buried at Leipzig South Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Ottmar Gerster ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Ottmar Gerster born?

Born in Braunfels[2], Ottmar Gerster…

Where did Ottmar Gerster die?

Ottmar Gerster died in Borsdorf[4].

What did Ottmar Gerster do for work?

Ottmar Gerster worked as composer[6], conductor[7], university teacher[8], and concertmaster[9].

Where did Ottmar Gerster go to school?

Ottmar Gerster was educated at Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts[15].

What awards did Ottmar Gerster receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[16] and Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Operone. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Academy of Arts, Berlin. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Academy of Arts, Berlin. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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