Hermann Zumpe

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Hermann Zumpe (born 9 April, 1850 in Oppach, died 4 September, 1903 in Munich) was a German conductor.

After working in Stuttgart he became the conductor of the Kaim Orchestra (now the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra). In 1897 he moved to Schwerin where he led the local Hofkappelle orchestra to international prominence. In 1901 he returned to Munich to take over the Bavarian State Opera, where he led many performances of Wagner's operas.

Preceded by:
Hans Winderstein
Principal conductors, Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
1895–1897
Succeeded by:
Ferdinand Löwe
Preceded by:
Richard Strauss
General Music Directors, Bavarian State Opera
1901–1903
Succeeded by:
Felix Mottl
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