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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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Erich Wolfgang Korngold war ein austroamerikanischer Komponist, Dirigent und Pianist. Als Komponist erlangte er großen Ruhm durch die Oper Die tote Stadt aus dem Jahr 1920 und sah sich als Vertreter der modernen Klassik. Er kam bereits 1934 – nicht zuletzt aufgrund der politisch problematischen und ausgeprägt antisemitischen Lage in ...
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...
