Günther Ramin

German organist, conductor and composer (1898–1956)
Person human Q518002
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Günther Ramin

Summary

Günther Ramin is a human[1]. Born in Karlsruhe[2], he… he was born on October 15, 1898[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on February 27, 1956[5]. He worked as a composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], choir director[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Günther Ramin's place of birth was Karlsruhe[2].
  • Günther Ramin passed away in Leipzig[4].
  • Günther Ramin was born on October 15, 1898[3].
  • Günther Ramin died on February 27, 1956[5].
  • Burial took place at Leipzig South Cemetery[12].
  • Günther Ramin held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Günther Ramin held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[14].
  • Günther Ramin worked as a composer[6].
  • Günther Ramin's professions included organist[7].
  • Günther Ramin's professions included conductor[8].
  • Günther Ramin's professions included choir director[9].
  • Günther Ramin worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Günther Ramin's professions included harpsichordist[15].
  • Günther Ramin held the position of Thomaskantor[16].
  • Among Günther Ramin's employers was Berlin University of the Arts[17].
  • Günther Ramin was employed by University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[18].
  • Günther Ramin's education included a stint at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[19].
  • Günther Ramin's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[20].
  • A notable student of Günther Ramin was Christoph Albrecht[21].
  • A notable student of Günther Ramin was Georg Christoph Biller[22].
  • A notable student of Günther Ramin was Hans-Joachim Rotzsch[23].
  • Günther Ramin received the National Prize of East Germany[24].
  • Günther Ramin was a member of Academy of Arts of the GDR[25].
  • Günther Ramin is recorded as male[26].
  • Günther Ramin's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Karlsruhe[2], Günther Ramin… he was born on October 15, 1898[3].

Education

Educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[19], a school[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1212[30] and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[20], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1843[33]. Studied under Karl Straube[34], an organist[35], 1873–1950[36], of Germany[37] and Robert Teichmüller[38], a musicologist[39], 1863–1939[40], of German Reich[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], choir director[9], university teacher[10], and harpsichordist[15]. Employers include Berlin University of the Arts[17], a music school[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1696[44] and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[18], a public university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1843[47]. Günther Ramin held the position of Thomaskantor[16]. Notable students include Christoph Albrecht[21], a composer[48], 1930–2016[49], of Germany[50], awarded the Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[51]; Georg Christoph Biller[22], a conductor[52], 1955–2022[53], of German Democratic Republic[54], awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[55]; and Hans-Joachim Rotzsch[23], a conductor[56], 1929–2013[57], of Germany[58], awarded the National Prize of East Germany[59].

Recognition

Günther Ramin received the National Prize of East Germany[24].

Death and Burial

Günther Ramin died on February 27, 1956[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He is buried at Leipzig South Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Günther Ramin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Günther Ramin born?

Born in Karlsruhe[2], Günther Ramin…

Where did Günther Ramin die?

Günther Ramin passed away in Leipzig[4].

What did Günther Ramin do for work?

Günther Ramin worked as composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], choir director[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Günther Ramin go to school?

Günther Ramin was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[19] and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[20].

What awards did Günther Ramin receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[24].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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