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Albert Victor Young (August 8, 1899 – November 10, 1956) was an American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor. Biography [ edit ] Young is commonly said to have been born in Chicago on August 8, 1900, but according to Census data and his birth certificate, his birth year is 1899. [3]
One of the most prolific and celebrated composers of film music, Victor Young was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 8, 1900. At the age of 10, Victor moved to Warsaw, Poland to study violin with Isidor Lotto at the Warsaw Conservatory.
Learn about the life and music of Victor Young, a classical violinist turned Hollywood film composer and songwriter. Explore his biography, links, and his famous song Stella by Starlight.
A web site dedicated to promoting the life and music of Victor Young, a versatile and influential composer for movies, radio, Broadway and more. Find biographies, newsletters, YouTube playlists, Spotify collections and events related to Young's legacy.
The song was written by Harold Adamson and Victor Young; Young died in 1956, several weeks after the film's release, and he received the Academy Award for Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture posthumously. Young's orchestral version was a #13 hit on the Billboard charts in 1957.
Jun 11, 2018 · Nationality: American. Born: Chicago, Illinois, 8 August 1900. Education: Studied the violin from age 6; studied in Warsaw with Roman Statlovsky and others.
Albert Victor Young (August 8, 1899-November 10, 1956) is an American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor.
