Nikolaus Harnoncourt Death
Nikolaus passed away on March 5, 2016 at the age of 86.
When did Nikolaus Harnoncourt die?
March 5, 2016How old was Nikolaus Harnoncourt when died?
86
Nikolaus Harnoncourt Birthday and Date of Death
Nikolaus Harnoncourt was born on December 6, 1929 and died on March 5, 2016. Nikolaus was 86 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: December 6, 1929
Date of Death: March 5, 2016
Age at Death: 86
Nikolaus Harnoncourt - Biography
Nikolaus Harnoncourt (Nikolaus Count de la Fontaine und d'Harnoncourt-Unverzagt, born 6 December 1929) is an Austrian conductor, particularly known for his historically informed performances of music from the Classical era and earlier. Starting out as a classical cellist, he founded his own period instrument ensemble, Concentus Musicus Wien, in the 1950s, and became a pioneer of the Early Music movement. Around 1970, Harnoncourt started to conduct opera and concert performances, soon leading renowned international symphony orchestras, and appearing at leading concert halls, operatic venues and festivals. His repertoire has since widened to include composers of the 19th and 20th centuries. In 2001 and 2003, he conducted the Vienna New Year's Concert. Harnoncourt is also the author of several books, mostly on subjects of performance history and musical aesthetics.
