From “junk pianist” to Oscar winner: who is this Hauschka?

On the night of March 12, 2023, Volker Bertelmann won what is probably the most coveted prize in the world of film music. Here is a short portrait of a clearly exceptional composer.

Volker Bertelmann aka Hauschka is “Düsseldorfer of the Year 2018”, was once part of the support acts for the Fantastischen Vier and Sigur Rós – and now, in 2023, has won an Oscar in the category “Best Film Music” for a war film. How does that fit together? We took a closer look at the musician to find out who Hauschka actually is. Straight…

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