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Arthur Nikisch (12 October 1855 – 23 January 1922) was a Hungarian conductor who performed internationally, holding posts in Boston, London, Leipzig and—most importantly—Berlin. He was considered an outstanding interpreter of the music of Bruckner, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and Liszt.
Arthur Nikisch. Chief conductor 1895–1922. Nikisch and the Berliner Philharmoniker in the Alte Philharmonie. | Picture: Archiv Berliner Philharmoniker. When Hans von Bülow took over the direction of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in 1887, he was considered among the most important conductors of his time.
Mar 29, 2024 · Arthur Nikisch (born Oct. 12, 1855, Lébényi Szentmiklós, Hung.—died Jan. 23, 1922, Leipzig, Ger.) was one of the finest conductors of the late 19th century. After study in Vienna, in 1878 Nikisch was appointed choral coach at the Leipzig Opera , becoming principal conductor in 1879.
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Dec 16, 2015 · Arthur Nikisch was the most famous conductor of his times. Unfortunately there exist only few recordings with him and all are from the acoustic era. Hence, for us Nikisch stands in the shadow...
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Jan 6, 2015 · 22-01-1897, Year 1897. Born: 12-10-1855 Mosonszentmiklós, Hungary. Died: 23-01-1922 Leipzig, Germany. Buried: 00-00-0000 South cemetery, Leipzig, Germany. Arthur Nikisch (Hungarian: Nikisch Artúr) was a Hungarian conductor who performed internationally, holding posts in Boston, London and Berlin.
View source. History. Arthur Nikisch (1855-1922) Painted ca. 1909 by Nikolaos Xidias. Hungarian conductor (b. 12 October 1855 [N.S.] at Lébényi Szent-Miklós; d. 23 January 1922 in Leipzig ), born Nikisch Artúr . The son of a Moravian father and a Hungarian mother, he showed musical gifts at a very early age and was taught privately at first ...
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Arthur Nikisch (born Lébény Szent Miklós, Hungary, 12 October 1855; died Leipzig, 23 January 1922) was a Hungarian conductor. He conducted in Germany as well as internationally and was thought of as the greatest conductor of his time.
