Wolfgang Fortner
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Summary
Wolfgang Fortner was born on October 12, 1907[1], in Leipzig[2]. He died on September 5, 1987[3], in Heidelberg[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (168 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
- Employer: Hochschule für Musik Detmold[10], Hochschule für Musik Freiburg[11]
- Educated at: University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[12], Leipzig University[13]
- Award received: Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], Bach Prize of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg[15], Reinhold Schneider Prize[16], Berliner Kunstpreis[17], honorary doctor of the University of Freiburg[18], Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[19]
- Member of: Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[22]
- Genre: opera[23], classical music[24]
- Commons category: Wolfgang Fortner[25]
- Archives at: Bavarian State Library[26]
- Family name: Fortner[27]
- Given name: Wolfgang[28]
- Student of: Karl Straube[29], Hans Adolf Eduard Driesch[30], Theodor Kroyer[31], Hermann A. Korff[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[33]
- Name in native language: Wolfgang Fortner[34]
Why It Matters
Wolfgang Fortner has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Wolfgang Fortner born?
Wolfgang Fortner was born in Leipzig[2].
Where did Wolfgang Fortner die?
Wolfgang Fortner passed away in Heidelberg[4].
What did Wolfgang Fortner do for work?
Wolfgang Fortner worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Wolfgang Fortner go to school?
Wolfgang Fortner was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[12] and Leipzig University[13].
What awards did Wolfgang Fortner receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], Bach Prize of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg[15], Reinhold Schneider Prize[16], and Berliner Kunstpreis[17].