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Erich Wolfgang Korngold ( German: [ˈeːʁɪç ˈvɔlfɡaŋ ˈkɔʁnɡɔlt]; May 29, 1897 – November 29, 1957) was an Austrian composer and conductor, who adopted US nationality after fleeing from Europe. A child prodigy, he became one of the most important and influential composers in Hollywood history. [1]
May 25, 2024 · Erich Wolfgang Korngold was an American composer of Austro-Hungarian birth, best known as one of the originators of the genre of grand film music. He was also noted for his operas, especially for Die tote Stadt (1920; “The Dead City”), which earned him an international reputation.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Erich Wolfgang Korngold, a child prodigy and a versatile composer of concert, chamber, opera and film music. Explore his influences, styles, compositions and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
Learn about the life and works of the Austrian-American composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold, who wrote for opera, film and concert hall. Find out the latest news, events, recordings and reviews of his music.
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: A Retrospective. Jon Burlingame offers an in-depth look into the life and career of legendary Austrian composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold, whose music for Warner...
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Nov 30, 2022 · A more unexpected discovery was Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Symphony in F-Sharp—the musical testament of a supernaturally gifted Austrian Jewish composer who took refuge in Hollywood after...
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Over the past decade, one important composer has at last emerged strongly from the shadows of an often disturbing past: Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Few could guess that his violin concerto would become one of the mainstays of the repertoire when it was dismissed by the entire music establishment upon its premiere in 1947.
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