Background
Sallagar, Walter Hermann was born on May 27, 1935 in Vienna, Austria. Son of Hermann Theodor F.M.L. and Sidonie (Kiendler) Sallagar.
Sallagar, Walter Hermann was born on May 27, 1935 in Vienna, Austria. Son of Hermann Theodor F.M.L. and Sidonie (Kiendler) Sallagar.
Diploma, Music Academy, Vienna, 1960; degree in philosophy, U. Vienna, 1960.
Bassoon soloist, Vienna Baroque, 1956-1962;
bassoonist, NOe Tonkünstler, Vienna, 1959-1992;
bassoonist, founder, Eichendorff Quintet, Vienna, 1960-1975;
bassoon teacher, J. Haydn Conservatory, Eisenstadt, Austria, 1974-1995;
repair technician, Fox Products Corporation, Indiana, since 1989. Director Breiteneich Courses, Austria, 1970-1985. Member jury International Competition, Colmar, France, 1970-1980.
President Haydn Fonds, Vienna, 1982-1995. Leader Fagottissimo workshop, since 1972.
Member Bassoon Club (Vienna) (founder), National Organisation Professional Band Instruments, Bassoon Festival at Pecs (Hungary).
Married Susanne Nitsch, December 21, 1969 (divorced 1986). Children: Claudia Maria, Gabriella Konstanze, Valerie Elisabeth.