Background
Meier, Gustav was born on August 13, 1929 in Wettinger, Switzerland. Arrived in the United States, 1957. Son of August Meier and Margrit Blumer.
Meier, Gustav was born on August 13, 1929 in Wettinger, Switzerland. Arrived in the United States, 1957. Son of August Meier and Margrit Blumer.
Diploma, Zurich Conservatory, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, Fairfield University, 1995. Diploma, Zurich Conservatory, 1953.
Doctor of Philosophy, Kalamazoo College, 2003.
Conductor Lansing Symphony, Michigan, since 1978. Assistant conductor Zurich Opera, 1956—1957, 1957—1958. Professor Yale University, New Haven, 1960—1973, Eastman School Music, Rochester, 1973—1976, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1976—1994.
Faculty member Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, since 1996.
Married Miriam E. Meier, May 18, 1976. Children: Pamela, Dani, Angela, Eva.