Gottfried von der Goltz
Gottfried Graf von der Goltz[1] (born 1 June 1964 in Würzburg, Germany) is a German violinist and conductor, specialising in the baroque repertoire.
Early life
Born into the ancient Brandenburgish noble von der Goltz family, as the son of Conrad Graf von der Goltz (b. 1928) and his wife and relative, Kristine Hjort (1931-1992). Gottfried is a great-grandson of the former commander of the Baltic Sea Division and the Baltische Landeswehr during World War I and the Russian Civil War, General Count Rüdiger von der Goltz.[2]
Career
He was at first taught by his parents. After further education in Hannover, New York, and Freiburg, he joined the radio orchestra of Hamburg's
Dardanus
.
Notes and references
- ^ Regarding personal names: Until 1919, Graf was a title, translated as Count, not a first or middle name. The female form is Gräfin. In Germany, it has formed part of family names since 1919.
- ^ "Pedigree Chart for Graf Gottfried von der Goltz: Genealogics".
External links
- Gottfried von der Goltz (Conductor, Violin) Bach Cantatas Website
- Partial list Online-Shop (CDs and DVDs) Freiburger Barockorchester
- The Norwegian Baroque Orchestra
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