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Paul Dessau was a German composer and conductor. He was born in Hamburg, Germany, on 19 December 1894. He studied composition with Engelbert Humperdinck and conducting with Fritz Busch. He was a prolific composer, writing over 400 works, including operas, ballets, symphonies, chamber music, and songs. He was also a conductor, leading the Berlin State Opera from 1929 to 1933. Dessau was a member of the German Communist Party and was persecuted by the Nazis. He fled to Paris in 1933 and then to the United States in 1935. He settled in Los Angeles, where he worked as a composer and conductor for the Hollywood film industry. He wrote the music for several films, including The Great Dictator (1940) and The Red Shoes (1948). Dessau returned to Germany in 1950 and became a professor at the Berlin Hochschule für Musik. He was awarded the National Prize of East Germany in 1954 and the Lenin Peace Prize in 1960. He died in Berlin on 28 June 1979.
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| Occupation | composer,music_department,soundtrack |
| Age | 85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | 19 December, 1894 |
| Birthday | 19 December |
| Birthplace | Hamburg, Germany |
| Date of death | 28 June, 1979 |
| Died Place | Königs Wusterhausen, German Democratic Republic |
| Nationality | Germany |
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Paul Dessau Height, Weight & Measurements
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| Height | Not Available |
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Who Is Paul Dessau's Wife?
His wife is Ruth Berghaus (1954 - 28 June 1979) ( his death), Antje Ruge (1952 - 1954), Elisabeth Hauptmann (1943 - 24 July 1950) ( divorced), Gudrun Kabisch (21 June 1924 - 1936)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Ruth Berghaus (1954 - 28 June 1979) ( his death), Antje Ruge (1952 - 1954), Elisabeth Hauptmann (1943 - 24 July 1950) ( divorced), Gudrun Kabisch (21 June 1924 - 1936) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Paul Dessau Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Paul Dessau worth at the age of 85 years old? Paul Dessau’s income source is mostly from being a successful Composer. He is from Germany. We have estimated Paul Dessau's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Composer |
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