Hermann Scherchen
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Summary
Hermann Scherchen was born on June 21, 1891[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on June 12, 1966[3], in Florence[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], musicologist[6], composer[7], and general music director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (548 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Gerda Müller[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Student: Igor Markevitch[12], Kazimierz Wiłkomirski[13], Edward Downes[14], Henry Ragnartz[15], Hilding Rosenberg[16]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[17], Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[18]
- Member of: Second Viennese School[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of Germany[21]
- Genre: classical music[22]
- Commons category: Hermann Scherchen[23]
- Archives at: Archive of the Academy of Arts[24]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[25]
- Family name: Scherchen[26]
- Given name: Hermann[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Instrument: violin[29]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31]
- Start of work period: 1907[32]
Why It Matters
Hermann Scherchen has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Hermann Scherchen born?
Hermann Scherchen's place of birth was Berlin[2].
Where did Hermann Scherchen die?
Hermann Scherchen died in Florence[4].
Who was Hermann Scherchen married to?
Hermann Scherchen's spouses include Gerda Müller[10].
What did Hermann Scherchen do for work?
Hermann Scherchen worked as a conductor[5], musicologist[6], composer[7], and general music director[8].
What awards did Hermann Scherchen receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[17] and Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[18].