Klaus Tennstedt
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Summary
Klaus Tennstedt was born on June 6, 1926[1], in Merseburg[2]. He died on January 11, 1998[3], in Heikendorf[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], concertmaster[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (833 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Hermann Tennstedt[9]
- Spouse: Inge Tennstedt[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11], German Democratic Republic[12]
- Educated at: University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[13]
- Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[15], Culture and Science Award of the City of Kiel[16], Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Conductor)[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: classical music[19]
- Record label: EMI[20]
- Commons category: Klaus Tennstedt[21]
- Cause of death: lip and oral cavity carcinoma[22]
- Family name: Tennstedt[23]
- Given name: Klaus[24], Hermann[25], Wilhelm[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28]
- Birth name: Klaus Hermann Wilhelm Tennstedt[29]
- Name in native language: Klaus Tennstedt[30]
- Start of work period: 1958[31]
Why It Matters
Klaus Tennstedt has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Klaus Tennstedt born?
Klaus Tennstedt was born in Merseburg[2].
Where did Klaus Tennstedt die?
Klaus Tennstedt died in Heikendorf[4].
Who were Klaus Tennstedt's parents?
Klaus Tennstedt's father was Hermann Tennstedt[9].
Who was Klaus Tennstedt married to?
Klaus Tennstedt's spouses include Inge Tennstedt[10].
What did Klaus Tennstedt do for work?
Klaus Tennstedt worked as a conductor[5], concertmaster[6], and musician[7].
Where did Klaus Tennstedt go to school?
Klaus Tennstedt was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[13].
What awards did Klaus Tennstedt receive?
Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[15], Culture and Science Award of the City of Kiel[16], and Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Conductor)[17].