Hans Pischner, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hans Pischner

German politician

Date of Birth: 20-Feb-1914

Place of Birth: Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Date of Death: 15-Oct-2016

Profession: politician, university teacher, harpsichordist

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Hans Pischner (20 February 1914 – 15 October 2016) was a German harpsichordist, musicologist, opera director, and politician active in the German Democratic Republic.
He encouraged the creation of musical and artistic cultural institutions in East Germany, and used his position in the SED to prevent any further brain drain of artists and musicians after the Berlin Wall was constructed by encouraging and supporting the arts.
He served as Chairman of the Kulturbund from 1977 until German reunification in 1990.