Legendary German saxophonist and composer Klaus Doldinger, best known for creating the unforgettable soundtracks of Wolfgang Petersen’s ‘Das Boot’ and the fantasy classic ‘The NeverEnding Story’, has passed away at the age of 89. His family confirmed to the German press agency dpa that the music maestro breathed his last on October 16, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. As reported by ANI, born on May 12, 1936, in Berlin, Doldinger showed a passion for music from a young age. He studied piano and clarinet but soon found himself drawn to the vibrant world of jazz music that came to Germany with American GIs after World War II. Having lived through the dark years of the Nazi dictatorship, Doldinger’s love for free-flowing rhythm became deeply personal. In his 2022 autobiography M
Veteran composer Klaus Doldinger, known for ‘Das Boot’ and ‘The NeverEnding Story’, passes away at 89

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