Germany mourns its TV chorus master
mainThe immensely popular Gotthilf Fischer has died at the age of92
In1946, at the age of 18, Gotthilf Fischer became director of the Concordia choral society in Deizisau. Year by year he took over more choirs until he could call on 1,500 voices when required.
He made his TV debut in 1969. Five years later, he was chorusmaster at the 1974 Soccer World Cup.
He never had a formal music lesson in his life.
This news overshadows Beethoven’s birthday.
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