Role

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Composer

Birth

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1896 in London, England

Death

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1976 in Munich, Germany

Genre

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Keyboard

 

 

Vocal

 

Friedrich Hollaender was a German-American composer, songwriter, and pianist who was born on October 18, 1896, in London, England. He was the son of the famous theater composer Victor Hollaender and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was the musical director of the Theater des Westens in Berlin, and his mother was a singer. Friedrich Hollaender showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at a young age. Hollaender's family moved to Berlin when he was a child, and he began studying music at the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin. He was a talented pianist and composer, and he quickly gained a reputation as a promising young musician. In 1914, he made his debut as a composer with the operetta "Wie einst im Mai," which was a great success. During World War I, Hollaender served in the German army as a musician. After the war, he returned to Berlin and began working as a composer and pianist. He wrote music for films, cabarets, and theaters, and he became one of the most popular composers in Germany during the 1920s and 1930s. Hollaender's music was known for its wit, humor, and irony. He often wrote songs that satirized the social and political issues of the day, and his music was popular with both the working class and the intellectual elite. Some of his most famous songs include "Ich bin von Kopf bis Fuß auf Liebe eingestellt" (I am Completely in Love from Head to Toe), "Falling in Love Again," and "The Ruins of Berlin." In 1933, the Nazis came to power in Germany, and Hollaender's music was banned. He was Jewish, and his music was considered degenerate by the Nazi regime. Hollaender fled Germany and moved to Paris, where he continued to work as a composer and pianist. He wrote music for French films and cabarets, and he became a popular figure in the Parisian music scene. In 1936, Hollaender moved to Hollywood, where he began working as a composer for American films. He wrote music for films such as "The Blue Angel," "Destry Rides Again," and "The Seven Year Itch." He also wrote music for Broadway shows, including "The Naked Genius" and "The Love Doctor." Hollaender's music was known for its versatility and range. He wrote music in a variety of styles, including classical, jazz, and popular music. He was also known for his ability to write music that was both humorous and poignant. His music often reflected his own experiences as a refugee and an exile, and it spoke to the struggles of people who were displaced by war and political upheaval. Hollaender continued to work as a composer and pianist until his death in 1976. He was a prolific composer who wrote music for over 200 films and numerous stage productions. His music has been performed and recorded by many artists, and it continues to be popular with audiences around the world. In conclusion, Friedrich Hollaender was a talented and versatile composer who made significant contributions to the world of music. He was a master of many styles and genres, and his music reflected the social and political issues of his time. Despite the challenges he faced as a refugee and an exile, he continued to create music that spoke to the human experience. His legacy continues to inspire and influence musicians and audiences today.

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