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Anton Karl Karas (7 July 1906 – 10 January 1985) was an Austrian zither player and composer, best known for his internationally famous 1948 soundtrack to Carol Reed's The Third Man. His association with the film came about as a result of a chance meeting with its director.
Dec 7, 2016 · Anton Karas - Der Dritte Mann (The Third Man) Harry Lime Theme (HQ Audio) The original version in the movie was Anton Karas playing solo but this version with additional instruments was...
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Apr 6, 2011 · The Third Man - Anton Karas. Pianola & Jazzy Stuff. 6.3K subscribers. 27K. 4M views 13 years ago. Anton Karas, Original Sound Track ...more.
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"The Third Man" Theme (Karas) by Anton Karas Among the very biggest of 1950 (11 weeks atop the best-seller charts), this iconic zither solo, also known as "The Harry Lime Theme," was played...
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Learn about the life and career of Anton Karas, the Austrian musician who composed and played the famous film music "The Third Man" on the zither. Discover his achievements, travels, awards and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
Anton Karas. Soundtrack: Brick. Anton Karas was a mere entertainer in an Heurige (Viennese Wine Bar), but Carol Reed selected him as the musical director of "The Third Man" (1949). He was invited to London and lived with Reed.
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You can find on the following pages information about the person of Anton Karas and his music, the world famous "Zither"-virtuoso, information how the film music of the "Third Man" was created and some knowledge about the instrument.
