Background
HARNONCOURT, Nikolaus was born on December 6, 1929 in Berlin, Germany. Son of Eberhard and Ladislaja (née Meran) Hamoncourt.
HARNONCOURT, Nikolaus was born on December 6, 1929 in Berlin, Germany. Son of Eberhard and Ladislaja (née Meran) Hamoncourt.
Matura Gymnasium, Graz, Academy, of Music, Vienna.
Europe, Australia and the United States of America; shared Erasmus Founder member of Concentus Musicus, Ensemble for Ancient Music- 1954. Conductor, Zurich Opera and Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orkest. Has given numerous concerts in Europe, Australia and the United States of America.
Shared Erasmus.
Musik als Klangrede, Wege zu einem neuen Musikverstardnis 1982, Der musikalisehe Dialog 1983.
Of Vienna Symphony Orchestra 1952-1969. Of Concentus Musicus, Ensemble for Ancient Music- 1954.
Cultural history, woodwork.
Married Alice Hoffelner in 1953.