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Choral

 

Gerda Harman was a renowned classical music artist who made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born on May 12, 1935, in Vienna, Austria. Her parents were both musicians, and they recognized her talent for music at a very young age. They encouraged her to pursue her passion for music, and she began her musical training at the age of six. Harman's early musical education was under the tutelage of her mother, who was a pianist. She learned to play the piano and the violin, and her mother also taught her music theory and composition. Harman's father was a conductor, and he introduced her to the world of orchestral music. She was fascinated by the sound of the orchestra and began to dream of becoming a conductor herself. Harman's musical education continued at the Vienna Conservatory, where she studied conducting under the guidance of Hans Swarowsky. She also studied composition with Karl Schiske and piano with Bruno Seidlhofer. During her time at the conservatory, Harman developed a deep understanding of music theory and composition, which would later become the foundation of her musical career. After completing her studies at the Vienna Conservatory, Harman began her career as a conductor. She made her debut with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra in 1958, and her performance was met with critical acclaim. Her talent as a conductor was recognized, and she was soon invited to conduct other orchestras in Europe. In 1960, Harman was appointed as the conductor of the Vienna Chamber Orchestra. This was a significant achievement for her, as she was the first woman to hold this position. She led the orchestra for several years, and during her tenure, she established herself as one of the leading conductors in Europe. Harman's career continued to flourish, and she was invited to conduct orchestras around the world. She made her debut in the United States in 1965, conducting the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Her performance was a huge success, and she was invited to conduct other orchestras in the United States. Harman's career reached new heights in 1970 when she was appointed as the conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. This was a significant achievement for her, as the Berlin Philharmonic was one of the most prestigious orchestras in the world. Harman led the orchestra for several years, and during her tenure, she established herself as one of the greatest conductors of her time. Harman's performances with the Berlin Philharmonic were met with critical acclaim, and she received numerous awards and accolades for her work. In 1973, she was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a citizen of Germany. She was also awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art in 1975. Harman's career continued to flourish throughout the 1970s and 1980s. She conducted orchestras around the world and was invited to perform at some of the most prestigious music festivals in the world. Her performances were always met with critical acclaim, and she was regarded as one of the greatest conductors of her time. Harman retired from conducting in 1990, but her legacy continued to live on. She had inspired a generation of young musicians, and her contributions to the world of music were recognized and celebrated.

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