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Film composer dies at 94

Film composer dies at 94

Best known for his music for the German TV series “Schwarzwaldklinik”, the Austrian composer Hans Hammerschmid has died quietly at home.

Originally a jazz pianist, he wrote and performed many songs with Hildegard Knef. He also made numerous recordings with his own orchestra.

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