Herman Rechberger

Herman Rechberger
Rechberger in 2013
Born14 February 1947 (1947-02-14)
Linz, Allied-occupied Austria
Died11 January 2022 (2022-01-12) (aged 74)
NationalityFinnish
OccupationComposer

Herman Rechberger (14 February 1947 – 11 January 2022) was an Austrian-born Finnish composer, conductor and musician.

Life and career

Born in Linz, Allied-occupied Austria, Rechberger studied classical guitar at the Bruckner-Konservatorium in his hometown and later continued his musical studies in Zürich and at the Brussels Conservatory.[1] In 1970 he moved to Finland to attend the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, graduating in recorder, guitar and composition.[1] He was granted citizenship in 1974, and after working for a few years as a music teacher he worked at the Finnish Broadcasting Company as a music journalist, a producer of contemporary music and as director of Yle Experimental Studio.[1][2][3]

Rechberger's compositions spanned different genres, including operas, symphonies, happenings, sonic sculptures, electronic music, orchestral compositions as well as reconstructions of ancient music.[2][3] He was also active as a recorder player, touring with Sonores Antiqui [fi] and The Poor Knights, and as a conductor.[1][3]

He died on 11 January 2022, at the age of 74.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Rechberger, Herman(n)". Baker's biographical dictionary of musicians (Centennial ed.). Schirmer Books. 2001. p. 2941. ISBN 978-0-02-866091-2.
  2. ^ a b c Tiikkaja, Samuli (11 January 2022). "Säveltäjä Herman Rechberger on kuollut". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Oramo, Ilkka (2001). "Rechberger, Herman". The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.45902. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.