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 (conducting with Karl Böhm and composition with Boris Blacher.
- 1946-1949: Conductor in Pirna and Rostock
- 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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Herbert Kegel was married to the Italian soprano Celestina Casapietra from 1966 to 1983. Their son Björn Casapietra is active as a singer, moderator and actor.
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| Preceded by Günther Herbig |
Principal Conductors, Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra 1977–1985 |
Succeeded by Michel Plasson |
