Hans Pischner | |
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 Pischner (left) with conductorFranz Konwitschny, 1961 | |
| President of theCultural Association of the German Democratic Republic | |
| In office 1977–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Max Burghardt |
| Succeeded by | office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1914-02-20)February 20, 1914 Breslau,German Empire |
| Died | October 15, 2016(2016-10-15) (aged 102) Berlin,Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Political party | Socialist Unity Party of Germany |
| Occupation | Musicologist, activist, musician |
| Awards | Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1999) Order of Karl Marx (1989) Star of People's Friendship (1979) National Prize of the German Democratic Republic (1976) Patriotic Order of Merit, in gold (1973) |
Hans Pischner (20 February 1914 – 15 October 2016) was aGermanharpsichordist, musicologist, opera director, and politician active in theGerman Democratic Republic. He encouraged the creation of musical and artistic cultural institutions in East Germany, and used his position in theSED to prevent any furtherbrain drain of artists and musicians after theBerlin Wall was constructed by encouraging and supporting the arts. He served as Chairman of theKulturbund from 1977 untilGerman reunification in 1990.[1][2][3]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Chairman of theCultural Association of the GDR 1977–1990 | Succeeded by none |
