Günther Weißenborn (2 June 1911 – 25 February 2001) was a German classical pianist,

accompanist Accompaniment is the part (music), musical part which provides the rhythmic and/or harmony (music), harmonic support for the melody or main themes of a song or instrumental piece. There are many different styles and types of accompaniment in ...

, conductor and academic teacher.

Awards

* 1976:

Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (german: Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or , BVO) is the only federal decoration of Germany. It is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellect ...

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* {{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