Henry Krtschil facts for kids
Henry Krtschil (born October 3, 1932 – died July 7, 2020) was a talented German musician. He was a composer, which means he wrote music. He was also a music producer, helping to create recordings, and a skilled pianist. Henry Krtschil was born in the city of Dresden, Germany.
He spent 25 years writing music for movies and TV shows for a German television station called Deutscher Fernsehfunk. He also worked for over 30 years with a famous German singer named Gisela May, helping her with her performances.
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Henry Krtschil's Musical Journey
Henry Krtschil had a long and interesting career in music and theatre. He started by working as a répétiteur. This is a special kind of pianist who helps singers and dancers practice and prepare for their performances.
Early Career in Theatre
For one year, Henry Krtschil worked as a répétiteur at the Staatliche Ballettschule Berlin, which is a ballet school in Berlin. After that, he worked at the famous Berliner Ensemble theatre until 1970.
Working at Volksbühne
From 1970 to 1977, Henry Krtschil continued his theatre work at the Volksbühne theatre. Here, he used his skills as a composer and pianist to help bring plays and shows to life.
Later Years and Retirement
Later in his career, from 1991 until he retired in 1999, Henry Krtschil worked at the Theater im Palais. He continued to compose music and play the piano, sharing his musical talents with audiences.
Henry Krtschil passed away on July 7, 2020, when he was 87 years old. He left behind a legacy of music and performances that touched many people.
