Wolfgang Dauner 1935 – 2020

Biography

Wolfgang Dauner was born on December 30, 1935, in Stuttgart, Germany, beginning a life devoted to music and artistic expression. Throughout his career, he established himself as a distinguished musician, contributing to the cultural landscape of his time through his varied work in composition, performance, and musical innovation. His dedication to his craft reflected the rich musical traditions of his native Stuttgart, a city with a vibrant history of artistic achievement.

Dauner spent much of his professional life engaged in the serious pursuit of musical excellence. His work encompassed multiple dimensions of the musical world, allowing him to influence and inspire those around him. Though details of his specific contributions remain part of his personal legacy, his commitment to the arts was evident throughout his life’s work.

On January 10, 2020, Wolfgang Dauner passed away in his native Stuttgart at the age of 84, following a period of illness. His death marked the end of a long life rooted in the city where he was born, completing a journey that spanned nearly nine decades. He is remembered as a musician whose life was dedicated to his craft and to the artistic pursuits that defined his era.