The book "Gerd Sannemüller" offers a comprehensive examination of the life and work of the German composer, pianist, and musicologist. Gerd Sannemüller, who graduated from high school in Stralsund, studied musicology and other humanities at the University of Berlin. After his academic training, he worked as a teacher and concert pianist in Berlin. His studies later took him to the University of Kiel, where he earned his doctorate in 1961. Sannemüller was not only active as a university lecturer but also served as the director of the Institute for Music and Didactics in Kiel. His particular interest was in the music of composers such as Maurice Ravel, Paul Hindemith, and Béla Bartók, as well as contemporary Polish classical music. This academic book, based on articles from Wikipedia and other free sources, provides valuable insights into Sannemüller's musical and academic career and highlights his contributions to music education and musicology.