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Gerhard Trede
12+ albums
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about
Gerhard Trede was a German composer born in Hamburg on January 17, 1913 as a son of a middle-class family. His parents took great interest in his musical education. To this end, Gerhard Trede started early with violin lessons. In addition to his dedication to music, he was an active sportsman in his schooldays. After graduating from high school, Gerhard Trede studied music at university-level for seven years. His studies were characterized by a broad and encompassing musical interest. After earning his degree, Gerhard Trede worked as a resident composer for the UFA Wochenschau and Neue Deutsche Wochenschau (German newsreels) from 1952 to 1982. His compositions accompanied newscasts, which preceded every public cinema show. These 30 years represent Trede’s most prolific phase in his life: per year, he composed up to 100 pieces. Thus, the largest archive of music that originates from a single writer was build. It contains music of all styles written for various instrumentations. Thanks to its thematic categorization and accessibility, it is a prime source for many documentaries, productions and TV shows to this day. Gerhard Trede’s opus includes more than 3,000 works, of which some were published under his synonym Victor Cavini. In addition to numerous compositions for film and television, the complete collection also holds symphonic music (e.g., “A Life” or “Violin Concerto in G Minor”) as well as pop and entertainment music. Trede’s extraordinary musicianship is also evident
