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Born: June 19, 1898 - Zürich, Switzerland
Died: July 21, 1993 - Lucerne, Switzerland
The esteemed Swiss conductor and composer, Paul Müller-Zürich (real name, Müller), studied with Andreae and Jarnach at the Zürich Conservatory (1917-1919) and in Paris and Berlin.
Paul Müller-Zürich then taught in Zürich at the Conservatory from 1927 to 1969 and at the University from 1959 to 1970. He was active as a choral and symphonic conductor, serving as director of the EIisabeth Schmid Choir from 1931 to 1939, the Lucerne Chamber Orchestra from 1948 to 1955, and other ensembles. His music evolved from early Romantic influences to reflect neo-Baroque practices in a contemporary, tonal style.
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