Heinz Unger was a German conductor, known particularly for conducting the works of Gustav Mahler.
10 Facts About Heinz Unger
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Heinz Unger was guest conductor in several German cities, and in Vienna and Oslo.
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Heinz Unger conducted the Northern Philharmonia Orchestra until 1947, and was a guest of other British orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra with which he made many appearances.
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Heinz Unger was a guest conductor of the Promenade Symphony Orchestra, which gave concerts at the Varsity Arena in Toronto.
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Heinz Unger conducted the CBC Symphony Orchestra, and was guest conductor for other orchestras in Canada.
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In 1953 the York Concert Society was formed: an orchestra made up of members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the CBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Heinz Unger, gave an annual series of four spring concerts.
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Heinz Unger appeared as conductor in Spain, Latin America, Switzerland, Germany and Britain.
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Heinz Unger gave the premieres of works by several Canadian composers.
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Heinz Unger's repertoire was large, but was primarily of composers of Germany and Austria.
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The Heinz Unger Award, given to young professional conductors in Canada, was established in 1968 by the York Concert Society.