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Gerd Albrecht
1935 - 2014
Gerd Albrecht
1935 - 2014
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BORN
1935
DIED
2014
Gerd Albrecht Obituary
Albrecht died in Berlin Sunday evening following a serious illness, according to a statement from his office. It didn't elaborate.
Albrecht was an advocate of contemporary music such as the works of Krzysztof Penderecki and Gyorgy Ligeti.
He served as general music director at the Hamburg State Opera from 1988 to 1997, a period during which he also served a less than harmonious stint as the first foreign principal conductor of the Czech Philharmonic.
Albrecht led the Czech orchestra from 1993 until he resigned in 1996, blaming "political narrow-mindedness" following a dispute that underscored lingering tensions in Czech-German relations.
He was appointed to help the orchestra achieve international acclaim but many Czechs bristled at the idea o f a foreigner, especially a German, heading a symbol of national pride. Albrecht in turn complained to German media about his working conditions and accused Czech leaders of not showing enough support for his work.
Albrecht served as principal conductor of the Tokyo-based Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra from 1997 to 2007 and led the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra from 2000 to 2004.
Albrecht, who was born in Essen on July 19, 1935, also wrote books for children and set up a foundation to help talented young musicians.
He opened a Museum of Sound in Hamburg and launched a mobile music bus that traveled to schools.
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V Miller
August 12, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
T D
August 8, 2014
Soon there will be a world filled with peace and Death will be no more
zhaire
July 27, 2014
I am sorry for your lost may the god of peace be with you.
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Dianne
May 23, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. Hoping that you find comfort in knowing that Gerd Albrecht will be greatly missed and that he is precious in God's eyes.
April 30, 2014
Sorry for the loss of your love one may the God of comfort be with you.
April 26, 2014
My prayers go out to the surviving family and friends may the God of comfort continue to bless you and yours especially after such a tragic loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. 2 Cor. 1:2,3.
M B
April 26, 2014
My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God during this difficult time and know that he hears your prayers: Isaiah 59:1
April 10, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words written at (Jeremiah 29:11,12)
March 31, 2014
My condolences to the Albrecht Family and friends and words of comfort from Psalms 9:9 -God will become a secured refuge during times of distress ~ Lwd
March 1, 2014
My most sincere condolences for Gerad's family and friends. May the "...God of all comfort..." bring you peace in these hard times.2 Cor. 1:3
February 11, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. No doubt many hearts ache for you at this time....And though no words can take away your sorrow, may the assurance that God cares give you the strength you need from day to day. . .He says "I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears" 2 Kings 20:5.
G. Freeman
February 7, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
February 7, 2014
Psalms 55:22. May the Albrecht family find comfort in these words of God.
February 6, 2014
may the love of God be with you.He has said that he is opening his hand and satisfying the desire of every living thing...pslm.145:16........sorry for your loss.
February 5, 2014
May the Lord hear the cries of your hearts. He is the Hearer of prayers. Psalm 65:2
February 5, 2014
My sympathy and condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. Music is a gift from God that's makes life even more enjoyable. It is so nice when that gift is shared. As you rely on God, may he help strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time.
February 5, 2014
We are never prepared for a death of a loved one it is the hardest things we can go though so please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more for this has been promised to us. With my deepest condolences for your loss.
Isaiah 25:8
February 4, 2014
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Paige
February 4, 2014
Music is a wonderful gift from our heavenly father. May the memories you have bring you and your family much comfort during this difficult time.Our prayers go up to a powerful God who is for us a refuge and strength, a help that is readily found during our times of distress. Please pour your heart out to God in prayer and let him comfort you … Psalms 46:1.
February 4, 2014
I'm very sorry for your loss. May the "God of all comfort" bring you peace during this troubling time.
J Terry
February 4, 2014
Even better than humans, God remembers your lost loved one. He also holds out hope for them.
February 4, 2014
Sorry for your loss, may the "peace of God" be with you to give you comfort. Phillipians 4:6.
DStallings
February 4, 2014
Please be assured that God will help you cope with the loss of your loved one.(2 Thess 2:16,17)
A R
February 4, 2014
I send my deepest sympathy to the family during this difficult time. God promises us that there will come a victory over death.
February 4, 2014
so sorry for the loss of your loved one.may you be comforted by our creator,and given peace......q
February 4, 2014
So sorry for you loss. The Scriptures give encouragement, hope and strength. God is the God of all comfort.2 COR. 1:3. May the God of all comfort be with your family. Take Care.
February 4, 2014
Offenbarung 21:3,4
Dann hörte ich eine laute Stimme vom Thron her sagen: „Siehe! Das Zelt*+ Gottes ist bei den Menschen, und er wird bei ihnen weilen,*+ und sie werden seine Völker sein.+ Und Gott selbst wird bei ihnen sein.+ Und er wird jede Träne von ihren Augen abwischen,+ und der Tod wird nicht mehr sein,+ noch wird Trauer, noch Geschrei, noch Schmerz mehr sein.+ Die früheren Dinge sind vergangen.“+
February 3, 2014
I'm so sorry for loss. John5:28.
February 3, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God who supplies endurance and comfort be with you in the days ahead-Romans 15:5. E.D. Park Forest, IL.
February 3, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words written at (Jeremiah 29:11,12)
February 3, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
February 3, 2014
The loss of a loved one can be hard. Please have comfort in God 's love. 1 Cor. 15:26
BROOKS
February 3, 2014
I do express my condolences in the loss of your loved one our God has promised that one day 'no one will say that I am sick'at Isaiah 33;24.
michelle plakas-kaiser
February 3, 2014
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Shelby
February 3, 2014
How fulfilling to live a life blessed with expressing musical talent and such love to bring it to others. I am so sorry for your loss and please know it is shared. When we feel alone with our pain, the greatest comforter is there to hear us and soothe our hearts –Isaiah 66:13. As the days and months pass by and there is a return to a normal routine, may you hold on tight to the future when this sting of death is removed-Hosea 13:14.
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