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Born: March 02, 1900 in Dessau, Germany
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's, 40 's, 50 's
Died: April 03, 1950 in New York, NY
Genre: Stage & Screen

Biography:
The son of a cantor, Kurt Weill was born in Dessau into a family that took in operatic performances as a main form of entertainment. When Weill was in his teens the director of the Dessau Hoftheater, Albert Bing, encouraged him in the study of music. ...More >>

Discography: 2006 Threepenny Opera [Golden Stars] 2006 Aufs 2004 Firebird Suite 2002 From Berlin to Broadway 2000 From Berlin to Broadway, Vol. 1: A Selection More >>

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Influenced By: Ferruccio Busoni Jelly Roll Morton Louis Armstrong Igor Stravinsky More >> Followers: Slapp Happy Barbez LeMans A Hawk and a Hacksaw Carla Bley More >>

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