Zilcher, Hermann
Zilcher, Hermann (b Frankfurt, 1881; d Würzburg, 1948). Ger. composer and pianist. Toured as accompanist to singers. Prof. of pf. and comp., Munich Acad. 1908–20; dir., Würzburg Cons. 1920–44. Wrote 2 operas; 5 syms.; 3 vn. concs.; 2 pf. concs.; several song-cycles; incidental mus.; chamber works.
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