Paul Dessau was a German composer known for his innovative and politically charged music. Born in Hamburg in 1894, he studied music in Berlin and later became a member of the Communist Party. Dessau's music often reflected his political beliefs, incorporating elements of folk music, jazz, and atonality. He composed operas, symphonies, chamber music, and film scores, including the iconic music for Bertolt Brecht's play "Mother Courage and Her Children." Dessau's music continues to be performed and studied today, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of classical music.
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