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Ruth Berghaus | |
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 Director Ruth Berghaus (center), author Volker Braun (left) and sculptor Wieland Förster in Berlin 1981. | |
| Born | 2 July 1927 Dresden, Germany |
| Died | 25 January 1996 Zeuthen, Germany |
| Resting place | Dorotheenstadt Cemetery, Berlin-Mitte |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation(s) | Choreographer, Opera and Theatre Director, Artistic Director |
| Years active | 1951–1995 |
| Notable work | Die Verurteilung des Lukullus, The Mother, Die Zauberflöte, Die Fledermaus |
| Spouse | Paul Dessau (m. 1954–1979; his death) |
Ruth Berghaus (2 July 1927 – 25 January 1996) was a German choreographer, opera and theatre director, and artistic director.