Wilhelm Rettich

Leipzig, – Sinzheim,

Reached the age of 96 years

Occupation: componist, dirigent en docent

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Wilhelm Rettich was a German Jewish composer, conductor and teacher. He fled Germany for the Netherlands in 1933 and survived the Nazi occupation by hiding alone in a cellar and composing music. Although he is not particularly well known today, Rettich’s music is highly regarded. His repertoire consists of chamber music, symphonic music, choral works and Lieder.

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