Death of a German music director, 91

Death of a German music director, 91

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norman lebrecht

June 27, 2021

The cultural city of Darmstadt is mourning its long-serving Generalmusikdirektor, Hans Drewanz, who has died at a great age.

Drewanz was the youngest music director in Germany when he took charge of Darmstadt State Theatre in 1963. He remained in charge until his retirement in 1994.

He toured and recorded extensively and was renowned in Japan.

 

 

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