Herbert Kretzmer
Herbert Kretzmer · Arts & Literature
Lyricist (Les Misérables English lyrics)
1925, Kroonstad, South Africa — 2020, London, England, United Kingdom
South Africa · United Kingdom
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Kretzmer was a South African-born British journalist and lyricist who wrote the English-language lyrics for the musical Les Misérables, including 'I Dreamed a Dream' and 'Bring Him Home', helping turn it into one of the most successful stage works ever. He also wrote lyrics for Charles Aznavour (including 'She') and worked as a drama and television critic in London. He came from a South African Jewish family.
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Lyricist (Les Misérables English lyrics)
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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