1898–1962. composer. in the Neue Sachlichkeit tradition.

German-Austrian composer associated with leftist political music, Brecht collaborations, and the Entartete Musik (degenerate music) context. Wrote film scores, lieder, and concert works. Modest catalog presence but historically significant.

Signature works: Hollywood Songbook, Deutsche Sinfonie, Winterreise (after Schubert), Septet No. 2, Woodbury Liederbüchlein.