Background
Schmidt-Isserstedt, Hans Paul Ernst was born on May 5, 1900 in Berlin, Germany. Son of Paul Schmidt and Therese Isserstedt.
Schmidt-Isserstedt, Hans Paul Ernst was born on May 5, 1900 in Berlin, Germany. Son of Paul Schmidt and Therese Isserstedt.
Student Hochschule für Musik, Berlin, U. Berlin, U. Heidelberg. Doctor philosophy, U. Münster, 1932.
Senior conductor opera, Rostock, Darmstadt, Hamburg, Germany. Opera director German Opera House, Berlin. Chief conductor N. German Radio, Hamburg, from 1945, Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, 1955-1964.
Guest conductor’ throughout Europe and United States.
Member Kongl. Svenska Musikaliska Academien.
Married Helga Swedlund, 1936. Children: Peter Smith, Erik Smith.