Background
Weller, Walter was born on November 30, 1939 in Vienna. Son of Walter and Anna Weller.
Weller, Walter was born on November 30, 1939 in Vienna. Son of Walter and Anna Weller.
Student, Violin High School Music and Dramatic Art', Vienna.
Member Vienna Philharmonic Orch/, since 1946, soloist, 1951. Violinist, concertmaste, 1956—1969. Founder, director Weller Quartet, 1958.
Conductor Vienna State Opera, 1969—1975. Principal conductor, artistic advisor Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, 1977—1980, 1977—1980. Principal conductor Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 1980—1985, guest conductor, 1985—1987.
Conductor laureate Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, since 1980. Chief conductor, artistic advisor, music director Royal Scottish Orchestra, since 1992. Recordings Decca
Director invitado Orquestor National de Spain, 1986.
Conductor: first performance Beethoven's 10th Symphony London Festival Hall, 1989. Recorded Beethoven's symphonics Chandos, 89. Operatic engagements Scala Milano, English Nehonel Opera, Statsopera, Berlin, Bologna.
Vienna Philharmonic 1958-1960, First.
Married Elisabeth Samohyl, 1966.