Gerd Albrecht
German conductor associated with opera
Born
1935
90 years ago
Died
February 2nd, 2014
11 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Germany
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A conductor who led numerous prestigious orchestras and opera companies across Europe and beyond. Albrecht served as music director for the Hamburg State Opera and conducted the Berlin Philharmonic. He gained recognition for innovative interpretations of well-known works and championed contemporary compositions. Throughout his career, he made significant contributions to the classical music scene and was involved in various international music festivals.
Served as music director of Hamburg State Opera
Conducted Berlin Philharmonic
Premiered contemporary compositions
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