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Erich Wolfgang Korngold (German: [ˈeːʁɪç ˈvɔlfɡaŋ ˈkɔʁnɡɔlt]; May 29, 1897 – November 29, 1957) was an Austrian composer and conductor, who fled Europe in the mid-1930s and later adopted US nationality. A child prodigy, he became one of the most important and influential composers in Hollywood history. [1] .
Erich Wolfgang Korngold (born May 29, 1897, Brünn, Austria-Hungary [now Brno, Czech Republic]—died November 29, 1957, Hollywood, California, U.S.) was an American composer of Austro-Hungarian birth, best known as one of the originators of the genre of grand film music.
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The 19-year-old Korngold became a respected opera composer in 1916 with the instant success of his two one-act operas, Der Ring des Polykrates and Violanta under the baton of Bruno Walter in Munich.
Originally established in 2001, this website is devoted to the life and music of the Austrian composer, Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Its primary intent is to provide a broad range of information for researchers, performers, and admirers.
Oct 18, 2015 · Jon Burlingame offers an in-depth look into the life and career of legendary Austrian composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold, whose music for Warner Bros. movies set a new standard for all film music...
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Aug 12, 2019 · Erich Wolfgang Korngold, the Opera Composer Who Went Hollywood. His melodic gift rivalled Puccini’s—but his reputation suffered when he began writing movie scores. Now the classical world is...
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