Bernhard Klee

Bernhard Klee (born 19 April 1936) is a German conductor, originally from Schleiz, in Thuringia. He studied piano with Else Schmitz-Gohr.[1] Trained as a member of the Thomanerchor,[2] he has since conducted many of Europe's most prestigious orchestras including the Vienna Philharmonic and State Philharmonic of Rheinland-Palatinate.[3]

He was married to the Swiss soprano Edith Mathis.

  1. ^ Cohen, Aaron I. (1987). International Encyclopedia of Women Composers (2nd ed.). New York: Books & Music USA Inc. p. 623. ISBN 0961748516.
  2. ^ Bach Cantatas
  3. ^ a2kmusic.com