Role of Music in World War II - Approved Germanic Music

Approved Germanic Music

The Nazi were determined to the concept that German Culture was the greatest in history, but as with all parts of art Hitler took an interest in suppressing the work of all those considered unfit while promoting certain composers as proper Germans.

Therefore the Government officially acknowledged certain composers as true Germans, including:

  • Ludwig van Beethoven
  • Anton Bruckner
  • Hans Hotter singer
  • Herbert von Karajan conductor
  • Richard Wagner

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