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Peter Brötzmann(1941-2023)

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Peter Brötzmann was born on 6 March 1941 in Remscheid, Germany. He was a composer, known for Great Freedom (2021), The World to Come (2020) and Hölle Hamburg (2007). He was married to Krista Bolland. He died on 22 June 2023 in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
BornMarch 6, 1941
DiedJune 22, 2023(82)
BornMarch 6, 1941
DiedJune 22, 2023(82)
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    • 1 win & 1 nomination total

Known for

Great Freedom (2021)
Great Freedom
7.5
  • Composer
  • 2021
The World to Come (2020)
The World to Come
6.4
  • Music Department
  • 2020
Hölle Hamburg (2007)
Hölle Hamburg
5.8
  • Soundtrack
  • 2007
Im Anfang war das Wort
  • Self

    Credits

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    Composer

    • Great Freedom (2021)
      Great Freedom
      7.5
      • Composer
      • 2021
    • Rohschnitt Peter Brötzmann - Eine Jazz-Odyssee, von Wuppertal bis China (2014)
      Rohschnitt Peter Brötzmann - Eine Jazz-Odyssee, von Wuppertal bis China
      • Composer
      • 2014
    • Videoplus ABC
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 1986

    Music Department

    • The World to Come (2020)
      The World to Come
      6.4
      • musician: bass clarinet
      • 2020
    • Soldier of the Road: A Portrait of Peter Brötzmann
      7.3
      • musician: saxophones
      • 2012

    Soundtrack

    • Great Freedom (2021)
      Great Freedom
      7.5
      • writer: "The Freebooters"
      • 2021
    • Hölle Hamburg (2007)
      Hölle Hamburg
      5.8
      • performer: "Einheitsfrontlied"
      • 2007

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • peterbroetzmann.com
    • Alternative name
      • Peter Broetzmann
    • Born
      • March 6, 1941
      • Remscheid, Germany
    • Died
      • June 22, 2023
      • Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
    • Spouse
      • Krista Bolland1962 - 2006 (her death, 2 children)
    • Children
      • Caspar Brötzmann
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    • Trivia
      He studied painting in Wuppertal and was involved with the Fluxus movement but grew dissatisfied with art galleries and exhibitions.

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