Role

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Composer Conductor

Country

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Austria

Birth

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May 22, 1917 in Vienna, Austria

Death

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October 2, 1999 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Period

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Classical

 

 

Romantic

 

 

Contemporary

Genre

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Orchestral

 

 

Symphony

 

Georg Tintner was a renowned conductor and composer of classical music. He was born on May 22, 1917, in Vienna, Austria. Tintner was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known conductor in Vienna. From a young age, Tintner showed a keen interest in music and began studying the piano and violin. Tintner's musical education began at the Vienna Music Academy, where he studied composition and conducting. He also studied with some of the most prominent musicians of his time, including Felix Weingartner and Bruno Walter. Tintner's talent as a conductor was quickly recognized, and he was appointed as the assistant conductor of the Vienna State Opera at the age of 21. In 1938, Tintner's life took a dramatic turn when the Nazis invaded Austria. Tintner, who was Jewish, was forced to flee the country and seek refuge in New Zealand. He arrived in New Zealand in 1940 and began working as a music teacher. Tintner continued to compose and conduct during his time in New Zealand, and he quickly became a respected figure in the country's music scene. In 1954, Tintner moved to Canada, where he continued to work as a conductor and composer. He was appointed as the conductor of the CBC Vancouver Orchestra in 1957, and he remained in this position until 1965. During his time with the CBC Vancouver Orchestra, Tintner gained a reputation as a skilled conductor and a champion of contemporary music. In 1965, Tintner moved to Australia, where he was appointed as the conductor of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. He remained in this position until 1971, when he was appointed as the conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Tintner's time with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra was marked by a series of successful performances and recordings, and he quickly became one of the most respected conductors in Australia. In 1974, Tintner returned to Canada, where he was appointed as the conductor of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. He remained in this position until 1980, when he was appointed as the conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Tintner's time with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra was marked by a series of successful performances and recordings, and he was widely regarded as one of the country's most important cultural figures. Throughout his career, Tintner was known for his commitment to contemporary music. He was a champion of the works of composers such as Gustav Mahler, Anton Bruckner, and Arnold Schoenberg, and he was known for his innovative interpretations of their music. Tintner was also a prolific composer in his own right, and he wrote a number of works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, and solo instruments. Tintner's career was marked by a number of highlights and awards. In 1987, he was awarded the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest honors. He was also awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art in 1997. Tintner's recordings with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra were widely praised, and he won a number of awards for his work as a conductor and composer. Despite his many achievements, Tintner's life was not without its challenges. He struggled with depression throughout his life, and he was known for his intense and sometimes difficult personality. Tintner was also diagnosed with cancer in the early 1990s, and he continued to conduct and compose despite his illness. Georg Tintner passed away on October 2, 1999, at the age of 82.

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