Klein, Gideon (* 6.12.1919)

Identifier
PERSON.ITI.1521521
Type of Entity
Person

History

Born 1919 in Přerov. Died 1945 in Fürstengrube. Czech pianist and composer. Gideon Klein ist counted as one of the most important and most influencial persons in the cultural life in Terezín. Klein held lectures, gave concerts and composed in Terezín. Transported to Terezín in December 1941. Transported to Auschwitz in October 1944. Transported to Fürstengrube.