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Jean Gilbert

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Jean Gilbert was a German composer born on February 11, 1879, whose real name was Max Winterfeld. He was active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period that saw significant developments in operetta and light classical music in Germany. Gilbert is known for his contributions to the genre of operetta, composing works that were popular in the German-speaking world. He passed away on December 20, 1942, at the age of 63.

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