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Austrian conductor (1896–1946)

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Type
Person
Country
AT
Active from
1896-12-29
Active to
1946-02-06

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Oswald Kabasta (December 29, 1896 – February 6, 1946) was an Austrian conductor. Kabasta was born in Mistelbach, Austria and later studied with composer Franz Schmidt. In 1931 he became head of conducting at the Vienna Academy. He also served as musical director of Vienna Radio about this time. In 1938 he became principal conductor of the Munich Philharmonic. His interpretations, especially of Anton Bruckner, are admired for their intensity and rhythmic drive. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Oswald
Gender
male
Citizenship
Austria
Place of birth
Mistelbach
Place of death
Kufstein
Occupation
composer
Political party
Nazi Party
Languages spoken
German
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name in native language
Oswald Kabasta
Commons category
Oswald Kabasta
date of birth
1896-12-29
date of death
1946-02-06
manner of death
Suicide
cause of death
intoxication
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