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Günther Weißenborn
Günther Weißenborn (2 June 1911 – 25 February 2001) was a German classical pianist, accompanist, Conducting, conductor and academic teacher. Awards * 1976: Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Weissenborn, Gunther German classical pianists German male classical pianists German male conductors (music) 1911 births 2001 deaths Academic staff of the Hochschule für Musik Detmold 20th-century classical pianists Officers Crosses of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany 20th-century German conductors (music) 20th-century German male musicians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Classical Music
Classical music generally refers to the art music of the Western world, considered to be distinct from Western folk music or popular music traditions. It is sometimes distinguished as Western classical music, as the term "classical music" also applies to non-Western art music. Classical music is often characterized by formality and complexity in its musical form and harmonic organization, particularly with the use of polyphony. Since at least the ninth century it has been primarily a written tradition, spawning a sophisticated notational system, as well as accompanying literature in analytical, critical, historiographical, musicological and philosophical practices. A foundational component of Western Culture, classical music is frequently seen from the perspective of individual or groups of composers, whose compositions, personalities and beliefs have fundamentally shaped its history. Rooted in the patronage of churches and royal courts in Western Europe, surviving earl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
