Bochmann, Werner 05/17/1900 - 06/03/1993

Wikipedia:
Werner Bochmann (* May 17, 1900 in Meerane; † June 3, 1993 in Schliersee) was a German pop and film composer.
After attending the Oberrealschule (senior secondary school) in Meerane, he began studying chemistry at the ''Technische Hochschule'' in Dresden in 1919. But his enthusiasm for music was stronger. Therefore, he studied music under Joseph Gustav Mraczek and Franz Schreker. He then toured Europe as a pianist in the folklore ensemble Orchestra ''tipukta'' of the Argentine José Soler.
Bochmann's first compositions were published by Irving Berlin after German music publishers rejected them. His first printed piece was ''I Called to Say Good Night'' (1929). In 1933, Bochmann began working for UFA (Universum Film AG). He composed the music for over 120 German and international sound films as well as entertainment, dance and stage music. Among his best-known pieces are ''Heimat deine Sterne'' (lyrics by Erich Knauf) from the film ''Quax, der Bruchpilot'' (1941) and ''Gute Nacht, Mutter'' sung by Wilhelm Strienz. During the war he composed the music for a total of 42 films, including several state commissioned films to raise troop morale. He also recorded with his tango orchestra for Columbia Records. Among other things, Bochmann discovered the singing and whistling talent of actress Ilse Werner. In 1944, Bochmann was on the ''Gottbegnadeten list'' (Important Artist Exempt List) of the Reich Ministry for Popular Enlightenment and Propaganda.
Werner Bochmann lived in Schliersee for over 50 years until his death. His gravesite is in the cemetery of the parish church of St. Sixtus. Schliersee honored him in 2002 by naming a street in his name and placing a memorial plaque.
Since May 2011, there has been a permanent exhibition on the life and work of Werner Bochmann in his hometown of Meerane.

Note: Translated from the German version of Wikipedia into English.