Herbert Kegel

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Herbert Kegel (born 29 July 1920 in Dresden, died 20 November 1990 in Dresden) was a German conductor.

  • 1935-1940: Studied at the Dresden Conservatory. One of his teachers was Karl Böhm.
  • 1948-1979: Associated with Leipzig Radio Orchestra and Choir
  • 1960: Principal conductor: Leipzig Symphony Orchestra and Choir
  • 1977-1985: Principal conductor: Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
  • 1990: Committed suicide

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Preceded by:
Günther Herbig
Principal Conductors, Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
1977–1985
Succeeded by:
Michel Plasson
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