Dessau, Paul - Symphony No. 2 - Epple, Roger (conductor)

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Together with Hanns Eisler, Paul Dessau (1894-1979) was the leading composer of the German Democratic Republic. Nevertheless, it is not possible to reduce him to a state composer loyal to his regime. Dessau was born in Hamburg and was part of a musically active Jewish family; his cousin was famous operetta composer Jean Gilbert. Oroginally, Dessau wanted to become a director. During the mid-twenties he was that successful with his own composition that no time remained for directing. His political credo was formed and influenced by the first World Was, the Nazis and a further, devastating war. He believed that only communism leads to a humane society. This is why he decided to live in the German Democratic Republic. Dessau's compositorial work comprises all kinds of classic music, from piano to chamber music, lieder, works for choirs and also great operas.