Walter Fritz Homburger

Background

Homburger, Walter Fritz was born on January 22, 1924 in Karlsruhe, Germany. Arrived in Canada, 1940, naturalized, 1951.

Education

Student, Canada schools.

Career

Artists manager, 1947; manager, National Ballet Canada, 1951-1955; managing director, Toronto Symphony, 1962-1987; consultant to the arts. Consultant Vancouver Symphony, 1990, Canada Council, 1988, Toronto Symphony, 1992, Cineplex, 1992. Manager violinist James Ehnes.

Achievements

• Walter Fritz Homburger has been listed as a noteworthy Symphony manager, consultant to the arts by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With Canada Army, World War World War II.

Connections

M. Victor and Marianne (Bredig) H. Married Emmy Schmid, June 23, 1961. Children: Michael Victor, Lisa Marie.

Spouse:

Emmy Schmid

child:

Lisa Marie Homburger

child:

Michael Victor Homburger