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Von Behren
Von Behren is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Frank von Behren (born 1976), German team handball player * Annie Von Behren (1857–1882), American stage actress * David von Behren David von Behren (born April 28, 1994) is an American organist and scholar, currently serving as the Assistant University Organist and Choirmaster of the Memorial Church at Harvard University. Early life A native of Falls City, Nebraska, David ... (born 1994), American organist and academic {{surname German-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German Surname
Personal names in German-speaking Europe consist of one or several given names (''Vorname'', plural ''Vornamen'') and a surname (''Nachname, Familienname''). The ''Vorname'' is usually gender-specific. A name is usually cited in the " Western order" of "given name, surname", unless it occurs in an alphabetized list of surnames, e.g. " Bach, Johann Sebastian". In this, the German conventions parallel the naming conventions in most of Western and Central Europe, including English, Dutch, Italian, and French. There are some vestiges of a patronymic system as they survive in parts of Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, but these do not form part of the official name. Women traditionally adopted their husband's name upon marriage and would occasionally retain their maiden name by hyphenation, in a so-called '' Doppelname'', e.g. "Else Lasker-Schüler". Recent legislation motivated by gender equality now allows a married couple to choose the surname they want to use, including an option ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Von Behren
Frank von Behren (born 28 September 1976 in Hille) is a retired German team handball player. Club career Von Behren played professionally for GWD Minden (1996–2003), VfL Gummersbach (2003–2006), SG Flensburg-Handewitt (2006–2008) and again Minden (2008). He reached the EHF Champions League final in 2007 with Flensburg. Sustaining a broken thumb on top of a severe shoulder injury, von Behren ended his playing career on 1 August 2008. International career On 10 March 1998 von Behren made his international debut for Germany in a match against Sweden in Ellwangen. Until 2008, he played 167 games for the national team, scoring 356 goals. He received a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens."2004 Summer Olympics – Athens, Greece – Handball" [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annie Von Behren
Annie Von Behren (1857 – November 30, 1882) was an American stage actress of the 19th century from New York City. Her family moved to Brooklyn, New York when she was quite young. Von Behren was educated in the Brooklyn public schools. Stage actress Von Behren was a forewoman for a dry goods store in Brooklyn, when at the age of 19, she realized a sudden yearning to become an actress. She studied acting with Rose Watson, who was had previously been a variety performer on stage. Von Behren's career as a dramatic actress began in 1876, traveling for a year with Rose and Harry Watson. She appeared in ''Catharine Mavourneen'' and ''Trodden-down Dick, or a Child of the Streets''. Afterwards she performed in ''The Two Orphans'' and ''Imogene''. She also traveled with Annie Louise Buckingham, playing the title role in ''Mazeppa''. In 1880 Von Behren became a leading member of the stock company of the Coliseum Theater in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was there for most of the season befor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Von Behren
David von Behren (born April 28, 1994) is an American organist and scholar, currently serving as the Assistant University Organist and Choirmaster of the Memorial Church at Harvard University. Early life A native of Falls City, Nebraska, David von Behren developed an early interest in music due to his mother's involvement as a local church organist and received his initial musical training on the violin and piano. In high school, he appeared on NPR's From the Top, where he received the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award. Education and career David von Behren earned his Bachelor of Music degree in organ performance and music theory (double degree) from the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM), studying under the guidance of renowned organist Todd Wilson. During his time at CIM, he demonstrated extraordinary talent and creativity, becoming the first organist to be honored with the prestigious Darius Milhaud Award. This award recognizes individuals who exhibit outstanding mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |