Herbert Fischbach, former Stadtmusikdirektor in Klingenthal and production manger of „B & S“ Markneukirchen-Klingenthal, passed away on 10 June at the age of eighty-six. He once said: “Music is my life's fulfillment.” He was well known beyond the boundaries of the Vogtland as an instrument maker, musician, composer, and orchestra leader.Herbert Fischbach began his lifelong profession as an apprentice at the Sachsen Music Instrument factory in 1946. This was integrated into VEB Blechblas- und Signal-Instrumenten-Fabrik Markneukirchen and is now known worldwide as “B & S” Markneukirchen-Klingenthal. He worked there for forty-seven years in all capacities and was responsible for the development of the “B & S,” “B & S” Perantucci, and “Weltklang” brands.
Herbert Fischbach joined the Klingenthal Stadt Orchester in 1947. In 1980 he assumed musical leadership and in 1991, on the occasion of Klingenthal's 400th Anniversary and the 125th anniversary of the orchestra, was named Stadtmusikdirektor.
In 2012 the Bundesvereinigung Deutscher Musikverbände awarded him their Golden Badge of Honor, with Diamond. When Herbert Fischbach passed away, Klingenthal lost a truly great instrument maker and musician.
A detailed biography will be printed in a future ITEA Journal.
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