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Gotthilf Fischer was a German classical music artist who was born on February 11, 1928, in Tübingen, Germany. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. His father taught him to play the piano and the violin, and he showed a great talent for music from a young age. Fischer began his music career as a choirboy in the Tübingen Boys' Choir. He later studied music at the Stuttgart Conservatory, where he specialized in choral conducting. After completing his studies, he worked as a music teacher and choir director in various schools and churches in Germany. In 1974, Fischer founded the Fischer-Chöre, a choir that became famous for its performances of traditional German folk songs. The choir quickly gained popularity and went on to perform in many countries around the world. Fischer also recorded several albums with the choir, which sold millions of copies. One of Fischer's most memorable performances was at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. He conducted a choir of 1,200 singers from around the world in a performance of Beethoven's "Ode to Joy." The performance was broadcast to millions of people around the world and received widespread acclaim. Fischer was also known for his charitable work. He organized many benefit concerts to raise money for various causes, including children's hospitals and disaster relief efforts. In 1992, he was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit for his contributions to German culture and society. Fischer continued to perform and record music well into his 80s. He died on December 11, 2019, at the age of 91. His legacy as a musician and philanthropist lives on through his recordings and the many lives he touched through his music and charitable work.

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