Willy Hess
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Summary
Willy Hess was born on October 12, 1906[1], in Winterthur[2]. He died on May 9, 1997[3], in Winterthur[4]. He worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music historian[7], bassoonist[8], and editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Rosenberg cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12]
- Occupation: music arranger[13], musician[14]
- Educated at: Zurich University of the Arts[15]
- Award received: Carl-Heinrich-Ernst-Kunstpreis[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Archives at: Zentralbibliothek Zürich[18]
- Family name: Hess[19]
- Given name: Willy[20]
- Instrument: bassoon[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22]
- Name in native language: Willy Hess[23]
- Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[24]
- P14536: 394145[25]
Why It Matters
Willy Hess has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Willy Hess born?
Willy Hess was born in Winterthur[2].
Where did Willy Hess die?
Willy Hess died in Winterthur[4].
What did Willy Hess do for work?
Willy Hess worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music historian[7], bassoonist[8], and editor[9].
Where did Willy Hess go to school?
Willy Hess was educated at Zurich University of the Arts[15].
What awards did Willy Hess receive?
Honors received include Carl-Heinrich-Ernst-Kunstpreis[16].