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Hanns Eisler

Austrian composer

Died when: 64 years 61 days (769 months)
Star Sign: Cancer

 

Hanns Eisler

Hanns Eisler (6 July 1898 – 6 September 1962) was an Austrian composer (his father was Austrian, and Eisler fought in a Hungarian regiment in World War I).

He is best known for composing the national anthem of East Germany, for his long artistic association with Bertolt Brecht, and for the scores he wrote for films.

The Hochschule für Musik "Hanns Eisler" is named after him.


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