German musicians who were born in 1928
Here are 13 famous musicians from Germany were born in 1928:
Horst Stein
Horst Stein (May 2, 1928 Elberfeld-July 27, 2008 Vandœuvres) otherwise known as Stein, Horst was a German conductor.
His albums: , Finlandia, , and .
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Michael Wieck
Michael Wieck (July 19, 1928 Königsberg-) is a German writer.
Michael Wieck is a German writer who is best known for his memoir "A Childhood Under Hitler and Stalin: Memoirs of a ‘Certified’ Jew". He was born on July 19, 1928 in Königsberg and is of Jewish origin. During World War II, he was sent along with his mother to the Theresienstadt concentration camp. After they were liberated in 1945, Wieck and his mother moved to the Soviet occupation zone in Germany where they lived in poverty. He studied music in Weimar and later became a concert pianist. In addition to his memoir, Wieck has also written several novels and short stories.
Wieck's initial success as a concert pianist was ultimately halted by a hand injury, forcing him to abandon his musical career. He then turned to writing as his new profession. In addition to his memoir, which was first published in 1989, Wieck has also penned several other books including "Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage", "The Bridge of the Golden Horn", and "The Sandglass". Wieck's literary works often explore themes of personal identity, cultural displacement, and the traumas inflicted by war and persecution. Wieck has been recognized for his literary contributions with several awards, including the Geschwister-Scholl-Preis and the Heinrich-Mann-Preis.
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Karlheinz Stockhausen
Karlheinz Stockhausen (August 22, 1928 Mödrath-December 5, 2007 Kürten) also known as Karl Heinz Stockhausen, Stockhausen, Karlheinz, Karl-Heinz Stockhausen or Stockhausen was a German composer. He had six children, Markus Stockhausen, Simon Stockhausen, Suja Stockhausen, Christel Stockhausen, Majella Stockhausen-Riegelbauer and Julika Stockhausen.
Related albums: Mantra (pianos: Yvar Mikhashoff, Rosalind Bevan, electronics: Ole Ørsted), Elektronische Musik, Michaels Reise Solisten-Version, Stimmung (Singcircle), Kontakte, Mikrophonie I and II, Telemusik, Aus Den Sieben Tagen, Aus den sieben Tagen, Helikopter-quartett and Himmelfahrt (2004-05) Version für Synthesizer, Sopran und Tenor (1. Stunde aus KLANG, Die 24 Stunden des Tages). Genres he performed include Aleatoric music, Musique concrète, Opera, 20th-century classical music, Serialism and Chamber music.
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George Dreyfus
George Dreyfus (July 22, 1928 Elberfeld-) also known as Dreyfus, George or George Dreyfus AM is a German film score composer, composer, musician and writer. He has two children, Mark Dreyfus and Jonathan Dreyfus.
Genres: Film score.
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Franz Crass
Franz Crass (March 9, 1928 Wipperfürth-June 24, 2012) a.k.a. Crass, Franz was a German singer.
His albums: Matthäus-Passion (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra feat. conductor: Eugen Jochum) (disc 1), Fidelio, Parsifal and Choral Works and Overtures (Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde, Wiener Symphoniker feat. conductor: Wolfgang Sawallisch, contralto: Aafje Heynis).
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Dietrich von Bausznern
Dietrich von Bausznern (March 19, 1928 Kętrzyn-January 20, 1980 Kirchzarten) a.k.a. von Bausznern, Dietrich was a German , .
Dietrich von Bausznern was a German astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics. He obtained his PhD from the University of Bonn in 1958 and went on to work at various observatories in Germany, Italy, and the United States. He is known for his work on the dynamics of stars and the interstellar medium, and his research on the formation and evolution of galaxies. Von Bausznern was also involved in the planning and development of space missions, including the European Space Observatory's Infrared Space Observatory. He received numerous awards for his contributions to astronomy, including the Karl Schwarzschild Medal in 1978.
Von Bausznern was born in Kętrzyn, Poland (formerly known as Rastenburg, East Prussia) and was raised in Dortmund, Germany. He developed an interest in astronomy during his childhood and pursued it as a career. Von Bausznern was known for his collaborative work and his ability to bring together different astronomers to work towards a common goal. He was a member of several scientific organizations, including the International Astronomical Union and the American Astronomical Society. Von Bausznern also served as the director of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg, Germany from 1970 until his death in 1980. He was widely respected for his scientific achievements and his commitment to advancing the field of astronomy.
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Peter Hacks
Peter Hacks (March 21, 1928 Wrocław-August 28, 2003) also known as Hacks, Peter was a German , .
Discography: and .
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Helen Vita
Helen Vita (August 7, 1928 Hohenschwangau-February 16, 2001 Berlin) otherwise known as Helene Elisabeth Reichel, Helene Vita, Helen Vita Elizabeth Reichel or Helen Vita Elizabeth Reichel Baumgartner was a German actor, singer and comedian.
Her most recognized albums: Die frechsten Chansons aus dem alten Frankreich, Freche Chansons aus dem alten Frankreich, Die Besten der Frechen, Frechsten und Allerfrechsten, Noch frechere Chansons aus dem alten Frankreich and Dolce Helen Vita, Folge 1.
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Karlheinz Böhm
Karlheinz Böhm (March 16, 1928 Darmstadt-May 29, 2014 Grödig) also known as Karlheinz Bohm, Carl Boehm, Karl Boehm, Carl Heinz, Carl-Heinz, Karl Böhm, Carl Böhm, Carl Heinz Boehm, Carl-Heinz Boehm, Carl Bohm, Karl Heinz Böhm or Karl-Heinz Böhm was a German actor and voice actor. He had seven children, Katharina Böhm, Nicolas Böhm, Aida Böhm, Kristina Böhm, Sissi Bohm, Michael Bohm and Daniela Böhm.
His albums: , Der Karneval der Tiere, Erzaehler Karlheinz Boehm and .
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Paul Kuhn
Paul Kuhn (March 12, 1928 Wiesbaden-September 23, 2013 Bad Wildungen) also known as Kuhn, Paul was a German actor.
Discography: Die Paul Kuhn Trilogie, Volume 1: Singing Paul Kuhn: Der Sänger und seine größten Hits (1954-1972), Es Gibt Kein Bier Auf Hawaii, My World of Music, Ballads and Blues / Songs From Home and Just Friends.
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Christa Ludwig
Christa Ludwig (March 16, 1928 Berlin-) also known as Ludwig, Christa is a German singer and writer.
Her albums: Hommage à Christa Ludwig, Madama Butterfly, Das Lied von der Erde (Berliner Philharmoniker feat. conductor: Herbert von Karajan, contralto: Christa Ludwig, tenor: Rene Kollo), Das Lied von der Erde (New Philharmonia Orchestra feat. conductor: Otto Klemperer, mezzo-soprano: Christa Ludwig, tenor: Fritz Wunderlich), Requiem, Der Rosenkavalier, , , Brahms: Alto Rhapsody / Franck: Nocturne / Mahler: Songs on the Death of Children - Five Lieder and Così fan tutte.
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Albert Mangelsdorff
Albert Mangelsdorff (September 5, 1928 Frankfurt-July 25, 2005 Frankfurt) a.k.a. Mangelsdorff, Albert was a German trombonist, bandleader, musician and music director.
His albums include Trilogue, The Wide Point, Tension, Purity, Shake, Shuttle and Blow, Three Originals: The Wide Point / Trilogue / Albert Live In Montreux, A Jazz Tune I Hope, Die Opa Hirchleitner Story, Music for Jazz Orchestra and Triplicity. Genres: Jazz.
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Diethard Hellmann
Diethard Hellmann (December 28, 1928 Grimma-October 14, 1999 Oberhaching) was a German musician and singer.
His most important albums: Christmas Oratorio op.12.
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