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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.
Biography. Erich Wolfgang Korngold is often associated with the creation of the symphonic film score. Indeed, many of his admirers today became familiar with his music through his film scores of the 1930s and 1940s. But before arriving in Hollywood he was a well-known composer of concert and chamber music, operas and stage works, as well as an ...
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.
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...
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...
North American Centennial of Die tote Stadt. Stokowski and Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Music. Three Violinists: A Look at Korngold’s Violin Concerto. Music analysis: “Beim Grossmutterchen” by Troy Dixon. Die tote Stadt’ Doesn’t Measure Up. “The Role of Paul,” by Wilhelm Pfeiffer.
