Willy Burkhard

Willy Burkhard
Born(1900-04-17)17 April 1900
Evilard, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
Died18 June 1955(1955-06-18) (aged 55)
Zürich, Switzerland
Occupations
  • Composer
  • Academic teacher
Organizations
  • Berne Conservatory
  • Zürich Conservatory

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.