Background
Kegel, Herbert was born on September 29, 1920 in Dresden, Germany. Son of Frita and Martha (Missbach) Kegel.
Kegel, Herbert was born on September 29, 1920 in Dresden, Germany. Son of Frita and Martha (Missbach) Kegel.
Educated Orchestra School of Saxon State Music school and Conservatory.
1 son, Bjö rn. Band leader Volkstheater, Rostock, Germany, 1946-1949. Leader Radio Choir, Leipzig, Germany, 1949-1978. Leader Grossen Rundfunkorchesters, Leipzig, 1949-1953.
Conductor -Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchesters, Leipzig, 1953-1960, chief conductor, 1960-1978.
Chief conductor, leader Dresden Philharmonic, 1977-1990. Teacher Leipzig Music School, 1975-1977.
Married Celestina Kegel. 1 child Bjo rn.