Role

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Composer Conductor

Birth

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August 18, 1905

Death

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June 28, 1981

Period

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Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Film

 

 

Vocal

 

Peter Paul Kreuder was a German composer and conductor who was born on August 18, 1905, in Aachen, Germany. He was the son of a music teacher and began playing the piano at a young age. By the time he was a teenager, he was already composing his own music and performing in public. Kreuder studied music at the Cologne Conservatory and later at the Berlin Academy of Music. He was a talented pianist and conductor, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most promising young musicians of his generation. In the 1920s and 1930s, Kreuder became a popular composer of film music in Germany. He wrote scores for dozens of films, including the 1933 film "Hitlerjunge Quex," which was a propaganda film for the Nazi Party. Kreuder was not a member of the Nazi Party, but he was forced to work for them because of his success as a composer. Despite his association with the Nazi Party, Kreuder continued to compose music after World War II. He wrote several operas, including "Das Gespenst von Canterville" and "Die Schneekönigin," as well as numerous orchestral works and songs. Kreuder's music was known for its catchy melodies and lush orchestration. He was influenced by the music of the Romantic era, particularly the works of Richard Wagner and Johannes Brahms. His music was also influenced by jazz, which was popular in Germany during the 1920s and 1930s. One of Kreuder's most famous works is his "Tango Notturno," which was written in 1935. The piece became a hit in Germany and was later recorded by several other artists, including the famous tango singer Carlos Gardel. Kreuder continued to compose music until his death in 1981. He was a prolific composer who wrote music in a variety of styles, including classical, jazz, and popular music. His music remains popular today and is still performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world.

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