Hanns Eisler (1898–1962) was a German-Austrian composer. 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. Because of his Jewish background and his communist convictions, Eisler was in exile during the 1930s and 1940s.
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Hanns Eisler (1898–1962) was a German-Austrian composer. 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. Because of his Jewish background and his communist convictions, Eisler was in exile during the 1930s and 1940s.
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- Born6 July 1898
- Died6 September 1962 (aged 64)
- BirthplaceLeipzig, Germany
- Known forSound
- GenderMale
- Also known asHans Eisler
- Popularity0.5TMDB score
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- Born
- 6 July 1898
- Died
- 6 September 1962
- Birthplace
- Leipzig, Germany
- Known for
- Sound
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