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Peter Kreuder was a German composer, pianist, and orchestra leader. He was born in Aachen, Germany, and studied music at the Cologne Conservatory. He began his career as a pianist and orchestra leader in the 1920s, and soon became one of the most popular entertainers in Germany. He composed over 500 songs, including the popular "Veronika, der Lenz ist da" and "Ein Freund, ein guter Freund". He also wrote the music for several films, including "Der Kongress tanzt" and "Der letzte Walzer". Kreuder was a prolific composer, and his works were performed by many of the leading orchestras of the day. He was also a successful recording artist, and his recordings sold millions of copies. He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1965. Kreuder died in 1981 in Munich, Germany. He is remembered as one of the most influential German composers of the 20th century.

Popular As Peter Paul Kreuder
Occupation composer,soundtrack,music_department
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 18 August 1905
Birthday 18 August
Birthplace Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Date of death 28 June, 1981
Died Place Salzburg, Austria
Nationality Germany

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Who Is Peter Kreuder's Wife?

His wife is Ingrid Wallisch (1971 - 28 June 1981) ( his death), Sophie Eschenbach (1944 - ?) ( divorced), Gertrud Kathreiner (1933 - ?) ( divorced), Erna Sachse (1927 - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Wife Ingrid Wallisch (1971 - 28 June 1981) ( his death), Sophie Eschenbach (1944 - ?) ( divorced), Gertrud Kathreiner (1933 - ?) ( divorced), Erna Sachse (1927 - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Peter Kreuder Net Worth

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2009

He was a composer, known for Inglourious Basterds (2009), Valkyrie (2008) and Alle kann ich nicht heiraten (1952). He was married to Ingrid Wallisch, Sophie Eschenbach, Gertrud Kathreiner and Erna Sachse.

1955

He died in Salzburg and is buried in Munich Ostfriedhof, grave number 55-19-2.

1954

Returned to Germany where his last filmcomposition came into being like "An jedem Finger zehn" (1954), and "Der gestohlene Himmel" (1974).

1951

In Argentina he also composed the music to movies like "El honorable inqulino" (1951), "Cosas de mujer" (1951) and "El gaucho y el diablo" (1952). After the death of Evita Peron death he went to Brazil where soon became a well-known personality too.

1950

Conducted radio orchestras in Brazil and Argentina. Evita Peron bestowed upon him the title of professor in 1950.

1948

His way led him via Czechoslovakia and Austria to Switzerland where he met Evita Peron in 1948. He followed her to Argentina where he lived till her death in 1952.

1940

In addition to his film work, Kreuder also wrote popular songs and art pieces, including a piano concerto, operettas, musicals, and two operas, Der Zerissene (1940) and Der Postmeister (1966).

1939

He emigrated to Sweden in 1939, but returned to Germany two years later after threats against his relatives were launched by the Nazi authorities.

1932

Joined the Nazi Party in 1932, but resigned his membership two years later.

1930

During the 1930s and 40s he became one of the most sought-after German musical film composers; his credits run to some 150 movies.

1922

Pianist, composer and band leader, the son of a chamber music singer and trained at Cologne Conservatory and the Munich Academy of Music. First performed in public from the age of eleven. Musical director of the Deutschen Theater in Munich and in Berlin from 1922 and of the "Max-Reinhardt-Buehnen" in 1930. In the 1930's and 40's, he became a leading composer of film music. He was among the first to popularise jazz and swing elements in German music during the 1930's.

1918

In 1918 Peter Kreuder discovered the jazz, a music style he cultivated till to the end of his days.

1905

Peter Kreuder was born on August 18, 1905 in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany as Peter Paul Kreuder.