Wolfgang Zuckermann

Wolfgang Joachim Zuckermann
Zuckermann around 1963
Born
Wolfgang Joachim Zuckermann

(1922-10-11)11 October 1922
Berlin, Germany
Died30 October 2018(2018-10-30) (aged 96)
Paris, France
NationalityGerman-American
Occupation(s)Harpsichord builder, writer
Known forDIY harpsichord kits, The Modern Harpsichord
Notable workThe Modern Harpsichord, The End of the Road, The Mews of London


Wolfgang Joachim Zuckermann (11 October 1922 – 30 October 2018) was a German-born American harpsichord maker and writer. He was known for inventing a highly popular kit for constructing new instruments and wrote an influential book, The Modern Harpsichord. As a social activist, he authored books including The Mews of London and The End of the Road.