Helmut Walcha

Synopsis

German composer, organist, and teacher

• Born in Leipzig on October 27, 1907
• he became blind at the age of 16
• 1922-7 studied with Ramin at the Leipzig Conservatory
• 1924 he became Ramin's assistant organist at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig
• 1929 Moved to Frankfurt
• 1929-1946 organist at the Friedenskirche
• 1938-1972 taught at the Musikhochschule in Franfurt
• 1946 organist at the Dreikonigskirche
• Died in Frankfurt on August 11, 1991

Walcha became known for his technical powers, memory and his interpretations of Bach. He rejected the overly mechanized romantic organ. He recorded all the organ works of Bach. He wrote four books of original choral preludes.He also has edited editions of Handel, and Bach.

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