Georg Ludwig Jochum
Released Album
Symphony
Opera
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November 5, 1996
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August 17, 1993
Artist Info
Role:ConductorGeorg Ludwig Jochum was a renowned classical music artist who made significant contributions to the world of music. He was born on November 2, 1909, in Babenhausen, Germany, to a family of musicians. His father, Philipp Jochum, was a conductor, and his mother, Marie Jochum, was a pianist. Georg Ludwig Jochum was the youngest of three children, and his siblings were also musically inclined. Georg Ludwig Jochum began his musical training at a young age, studying piano and violin. He later studied conducting at the Munich Academy of Music, where he was a student of Carl Orff. After completing his studies, he began his career as a conductor, working with various orchestras in Germany. In 1934, Georg Ludwig Jochum was appointed as the conductor of the Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra. He held this position until 1941 when he was drafted into the German army during World War II. After the war, he resumed his career as a conductor, working with various orchestras in Germany and Austria. In 1950, Georg Ludwig Jochum was appointed as the conductor of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra. He held this position until 1963 and is credited with transforming the orchestra into one of the finest in Germany. During his tenure, he conducted numerous concerts and made several recordings with the orchestra. In 1963, Georg Ludwig Jochum was appointed as the conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. He held this position until 1979 and is credited with transforming the orchestra into one of the finest in the world. During his tenure, he conducted numerous concerts and made several recordings with the orchestra. Georg Ludwig Jochum was also a guest conductor with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He was known for his interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Brahms, and Bruckner. Georg Ludwig Jochum received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1967, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. In 1978, he was awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit. He was also awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and the Order of Merit of the Republic of Austria. Georg Ludwig Jochum died on March 25, 1979, in Munich, Germany, at the age of 69. He is remembered as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, and his recordings continue to be highly regarded by music lovers around the world.More....
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