Wolfgang Sawallisch
German conductor and pianist (1923–2013)
1923 — 2013
Quick Facts
Profession
German conductor and pianist (1923–2013)
Born
August 26, 1923
Died
2013 (age ~90)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
conductor, classical pianist
GermanyBorn in MunichDied in Grassau
1923
Born in Munich (1923-08-26)
1984
AwardBavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
1986
AwardBayerischer Poetentaler
1994
AwardRobert Schumann Prize of the City of Zwickau
2003
AwardHans von Bülow Medal
2013
Died in Grassau
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wolfgang Sawallisch?+
Wolfgang Sawallisch is German conductor and pianist (1923–2013). Born in 1923.
What does the name Wolfgang mean?+
The name Wolfgang means "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is of German origin.
When was Wolfgang Sawallisch born?+
Wolfgang Sawallisch was born on August 26, 1923.
When did Wolfgang Sawallisch die?+
Wolfgang Sawallisch died in 2013, at approximately 90 years of age.
Name Meaning
A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.
The name Wolfgang is of German origin, meaning "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Wolfgang — August 26, 1923
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
Would you name your baby Wolfgang?
Guestbook
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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