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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.
The 19-year-old Korngold became a respected opera composer in 1916 with the instant success of his two one-act operas, Der Ring des Polykrates and Violanta under the baton of Bruno Walter in Munich.
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...
The Premiere of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s String Quartet #3 in D Major, Op. 34. The American Premiere of Korngold’s Symphony in F-Sharp. Die Merker 10. North American Centennial of Die tote Stadt. Stokowski and Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Music. Three Violinists: A Look at Korngold’s Violin Concerto.
Erich Wolfgang Korngold (geboren 29. Mai 1897 in Brünn; gestorben 29. November 1957 in Los Angeles) 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.
