Richard Zettler
Richard Zettler (born November 1, 1921 in Leutkirch im Allgäu ; † April 13, 2015 in Stuttgart ) was a German composer , music teacher and conductor .
Life
Zettler studied from 1938 to 1940 at the Württemberg University of Music in Stuttgart, trombone, piano and cello. He was then called up for military service and played in a music corps of the German Air Force .
From 1945 to 1977 Zettler was the solo trombonist of the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra . From 1963 he taught at the State University for Music in Trossingen and in Stuttgart. He stayed in this position until 1975. In 1980 Zettler was appointed professor for trombone and harmony at the music college and in 1995 he retired.
Zettler co-founded the Landesblasorchester Baden-Württemberg with Hellmut Haase-Altendorf in 1978 and conducted the orchestra until 1980. As a composer, he mainly wrote orchestral works.
As a conductor and music director, Zettler led numerous orchestras and music associations:
- 1961–1964 conductor Musikverein Neuenhaus
- 1968–1986 music director of the Aldingen / Remseck music association
- 1970–1991 district conductor Ludwigsburg district association
- 1971–1991 music director of the Ludwigsburg district association
- 1969–1977 Head of the Steinenbronn Music Association
- 1978–1986 head of the Aldingen / Remseck music school
- 1978–1991 Music Director of the Waiblingen Municipal Orchestra
He led the Aldingen Music Association and the Waiblingen Municipal Orchestra to the highest level.
Honors
- 1979 Appointment as chamber musician by the Minister-President of the State of Baden-Württemberg Lothar Späth
- 1981 Federal Cross of Merit on Ribbon for services to the establishment of the Baden-Württemberg brass band
- 1986 Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , for services to the Confédération Internationale des Sociétés Musicales (CISM)
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Zettler, Richard |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German composer, music teacher and conductor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 1, 1921 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Leutkirch in the Allgäu |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 13, 2015 |
| Place of death | Stuttgart |