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Born | Evilard, Canton of Bern, Switzerland | 17 April 1900
Died | 18 June 1955 Zürich, Switzerland | (aged 55)
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Willy Burkhard (17 April 1900 – 18 June 1955) was a Swiss composer and academic teacher, influential in both capacities. He taught music theory at the Berne Conservatory and the Zürich Conservatory. His works include an opera, oratorios, cantatas, and many instrumental genres from piano pieces to symphonies.