About Wilhelm Neef
Lived 1916 – 1990 (aged 74). Wilhelm Neef was a German composer, conductor, film score composer, music arranger, librettist and editor.
Wilhelm Neef (28 January 1916 – 20 March 1990) was a German conductor and composer. He produced a number of film scores for the East German film industry.
Selected filmography Ernst Thälmann - Sohn seiner Klasse (1954) Ernst Thälmann - Führer seiner Klasse (1955) The Mayor of Zalamea (1956) The Captain from Cologne (1956) Castles and Cottages (1957) Intrigue and Love (1959) Minna von Barnhelm (1962) Christine (1963) The Sons of Great Bear (1966) Husaren in Berlin (1971)
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Who was Wilhelm Neef?
German composer (1916-1990)
When was Wilhelm Neef born?
Wilhelm Neef was born on 28 January 1916 in Cologne.
When did Wilhelm Neef die?
Wilhelm Neef died on 20 March 1990 in Potsdam.
What was Wilhelm Neef's occupation?
Wilhelm Neef was a composer, conductor, film score composer, music arranger, librettist and editor.
What nationality was Wilhelm Neef?
Wilhelm Neef was German.
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