Schoek, Othmar
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| born on | 1 September 1886 at 14:30 (= 2:30 PM ) | ||||
| Place | Brunnen, Switzerland, 47n00, 8e36 | ||||
| Timezone | LMT m8e36 (is local mean time) | ||||
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| Astrology data | 09°01' 21°29 Asc. 21°34'
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Biography
Swiss composer and musician, considered one of the principal composers of his time. Known for writing music that is melodic, Schoeck’s works include "Massimilia Doni" and "Penthesilea."
Son of the painter Alfred Schoeck, Othmar studied in Zürich before briefly becoming a pupil under the guidance of Max Reger in Leipzig in 1907. After returning to Zürich, he conducted choral societies until 1917, and between 1917 and 1944, he was the conductor of symphony concerts at Sankt Gallen. He died March 8, 1957.
Events
- Social : Begin a program of study 1907 (Studied under Max Reger)
- Work : New Job 1917 (Conductor of symphony concerts)
Source Notes
B.R. in hand from Steinbrecher
Categories
- Lifestyle : Work : Intern/ Apprentice (Studied under Max Reger)
- Vocation : Entertain/Music : Composer/ Arranger (Composer)
- Vocation : Entertain/Music : Conductor (Symphonic)

09°01'
21°29 Asc.
21°34'