Rolf Liebermann
Composer and opera manager
Born
September 14th, 1910
115 years ago
Died
January 2nd, 1999
26 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Switzerland
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Contributions to contemporary classical music included composing operas, orchestral works, and chamber music. Served as director of the Opéra de Paris and the Hamburg State Opera, influencing the European opera scene. Collaborated with notable artists and was pivotal in the establishment of the Festival de Lucerne.
Composed the opera 'Echnaton'
Directed the Opéra de Paris
Served as the artistic director of the Hamburg State Opera
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