Helmut Zacharias
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Musicians · 1920–2002

Helmut Zacharias

German violinist (1920–2002)

Born
27 January 1920
Berlin
Died
28 February 2002
Brissago
Country
Germany
Active
1931–
Discography
14 albums

Biography

Helmut Zacharias was a jazz musician who played jazz violin. Helmut Zacharias was born on 27 January 1920 in Berlin and died on 28 February 2002 in Brissago. The music is usually filed under classical music. The discography here lists 14 albums, from “Alô Scandinavia” (1958) to “Lust auf Gefühl — The Talking Violin” (1995). Honours include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1985), Goldene Stimmgabel (1992) and Bambi Award (1995).

Helmut Zacharias (27 January 1920 – 28 February 2002) was a German violinist and composer who created over 400 works and sold 14 million records. He also appeared in a number of films, usually playing musicians.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Alô Scandinavia 1958
Two Million Strings 1958
Songs of Old Russia 1959
Zacharias Plays Strauss - Heut' spielt der Strauss 1959
Themes 1960
A Violin Sings 1962
Dolce, Discreto Moderno..Ma Non Troppo 1964
Mexico Melody - Tokyo Melody 1968
KTS-1 1971
Light My Fire 1971
Swing Intim 1992
Lust auf Gefühl — The Talking Violin 1995
Calling Again
Musik ist mein Leben

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Helmut Zacharias play?

Helmut Zacharias is known for playing jazz violin.

When and where was Helmut Zacharias born?

Helmut Zacharias was born 27 January 1920 in Berlin.

What are Helmut Zacharias's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Alô Scandinavia (1958), Two Million Strings (1958), Songs of Old Russia (1959), Zacharias Plays Strauss - Heut' spielt der Strauss (1959) and Themes (1960).

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