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Franz Grothe

German composer and bandmaster · Germany · Musicians · Lived 1908 to 1982 · aged 73

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Franz Grothe was a German composer, arranger, songwriter, conductor, and pianist active from the mid 1920s until his death in 1982 at the age of 73. He was a prolific composer for German cinema, and was a writer of popular songs. He was particularly known for his output of successful musical films.

A life in dates

1989Goldene StimmgabelAward1982Died12 September 19821980Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyAward1975Filmband in GoldAward1966Paul-Lincke-RingAward1908Born17 September 1908

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Awards

Goldene Stimmgabel1989
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany1980
Filmband in Gold1975
Paul-Lincke-Ring1966

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Spouse: Kirsten Heiberg

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Franz Grothe was a German composer, arranger, songwriter, conductor, and pianist active from the mid 1920s until his death in 1982 at the age of 73. He was a prolific composer for German cinema, and was a writer of popular songs. He was particularly known for his output of successful musical films. While principally a composer for the screen, he also wrote some musicals and operettas for the stage. Historian Robert Letellier stated that "Grothe was among the most popular German composers and conductors of the 20th century."

Country
Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1982 · aged 73

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