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Hans Knappertsbusch (1888-1965)

Hans Knappertsbusch, known to many just a "Kna" studied philosophy at Bonn University and conducting at the Cologne Conservatory. When still a student Kna assisted Siegfried Wagner and Hans Richter at Bayreuth. Follwing a tring of appointments in Germany he moved to Vienna in 1936 defying Nazi orders that germans were not permitted to work in Austria. Knappertsbusch continued to appear in Vienna and Salzburg during the German occupation of Austria becoming one of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's favourite conductors. He disliked long rehearsals, and was sometimes accused of laziness. He was known for conducting very slowly, emphasizing beauty and dignity over liveliness.

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