Korngold, Erich Wolfgang (1897-1957)
Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1927). Picture by ©Georg Fayer. Public Domain
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GENERAL INFO
| Description: Erich Wolfgang Korngold was a child prodigy with a great musical talent. In the Austro-Hungarian Empire he became an influential composer and conductor. In 1943 he obtained American citizenship and began working in Hollywood, becoming one of the most important soundtrack composers. In addition, Erich was a notable pianist and composed five operas and several orchestral works, chamber and songs. He won two Oscar Academy Awards for best soundtrack in 1936 and 1938. | |
| Sex: Male. | Occupation: Composer, Pianist, Conductor. |
| Place of Birth / Death: Brno, Czech Republic / Los Angeles, California, United States. | Country Tags: Austria. United States |
| Periods: 20th Century. | Genres: Orchestral music, Chamber music, Instrumental music, Vocal music, Symphonic music, Opera, Music for cinema, Music for theater. |
| Styles: Soundtracks, Classical music. | School / Group: University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna |
| Instruments: Piano. | Relatives: – |
| Patrons: – | Master: Alexander von Zemlinsky. |
IN MUSICHESS
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External links-
- Erich Wolfgang Korngold in All Music: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/erich-wolfgang-korngold-mn0000195723 – [16/08/2019].
- Erich Wolfgang Korngold in Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/es/artist/274325-Erich-Wolfgang-Korngold – [16/08/2019].
- Erich Wolfgang Korngold in Encyclopædia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Erich-Wolfgang-Korngold – [16/08/2019].
- Erich Wolfgang Korngold in Naxos: https://www.naxos.com/person/Erich_Wolfgang_Korngold_21825/21825.htm – [16/08/2019].
- Erich Wolfgang Korngold official website: https://korngold-society.org/ – [16/08/2019].
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Erich Wolfgang Korngold: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erich_Wolfgang_Korngold – [16/08/2019].
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