Hermann Weigert, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hermann Weigert

German musician

Date of Birth: 20-Oct-1890

Place of Birth: Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Date of Death: 12-Apr-1955

Profession: conductor, musician, vocal coach

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Hermann Weigert (20 October 1890 in Breslau – 2 April 1955 in New York City) was a German vocal coach, pianist, and conductor.
He was a vocal coach and accompanist for the Metropolitan Opera for thirteen years.
Recognized as an authority on the works of Richard Wagner, he served as a consultant to the Bayreuth Festival from 1951 until his death four years later.
He was the husband, accompanist and, voice teacher of Swedish soprano Astrid Varnay, whose career he managed to international success.
He also served as accompanist and vocal coach for soprano Kirsten Flagstad for many years.