Gisbert Schneider

Organ

Born in Wattenscheid on 14 January 1934, died in Velbert on 1 December 2018; Gisbert Schneider was an organist, church musician and academic teacher. Raised in Weimar, he studied church music and conducting at the Folkwang-Hochschule Essen. As professor of artistic organ playing and improvisation he combined concert activity, teaching and church music practice. In 1996 he received the Bundesverdienstkreuz for his artistic and educational commitment.