Where was Eugen Jochum born?
Q: Where was Eugen Jochum born?
A: Eugen Jochum was born in Babenhausen, near Augsburg, in the south of Germany.
Q: At what age did he start playing the organ for church services?
A: He started playing the organ for church services when he was eight years old.
Q: What orchestra did he become chief conductor of after World War II?
A: After World War II, Jochum became the first chief conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in 1949.
Q: Where did he often conduct with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra?
A: He often conducted in London with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Q: What title did LSO give him in 1975?
A: In 1975, The LSO gave him the title of conductor laureate.
Q: What is Eugen Jochum remembered especially for?
A: Eugen Jochum is remembered especially for his warm, romantic performances of Anton Bruckner's symphonies.
Q: What other composers' music did he often conduct? A: He often conducted music by composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, Haydn, Schumann, Wagner and Carl Orff.
