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Harry Waldau (born Valentin Pinner) (1876–1943), born in Liegnitz, Germany, was murdered in the Auschwitz concentration camp.

Harry Waldau
Born	Valentin Pinner 1876 Liegnitz, Germany
Died	1943 Auschwitz concentration camp
Nationality	German
Occupation	Musician, Composer

He was a Jewish pianist, composer and lyricist and part of the 1920s cabaret scene in Berlin, writing songs like Savannah Tango, Mensch komm mal rüber, Warum kiekste mir denn immer uff die Beene and Die Tausend-Kronen-Note for singer Claire Waldoff. Konrad Tom wrote Polish words for Waldau's Madame Loulou and Adam Aston performed it.

Waldau was deported on 2 March 1943 from Berlin on Transport 32 and murdered in Auschwitz later that month.

Waldau also composed the music for the 1930 film Retreat on the Rhine.[1]

References

External links

• Adam Aston sings Waldau's Madame Loulou on YouTube
• Yad Vashem Central Database of Shoah Victims

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[de] Harry Waldau

Harry Waldau (* 7. April 1876 in Liegnitz als Valentin Pinner; † März 1943 im KZ Auschwitz) war ein deutscher Pianist, Komponist, und Textdichter.

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- [en] Harry Waldau

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