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Franz Waxman. Franz Waxman (ne Washsmann; December 24, 1906 - February 24, 1967) is a German-born composer and conductor of Jewish descent, known primarily for his work in the film music genre.
December 24 would be Franz Waxman’s 112th birthday. To celebrate this titan of film music, we are proud to reprint excerpts from our 2006 interview with his son John Waxman, guardian of his father's catalogue through his company, Themes & Variations and Fidelio Music Publishing Company. You can also listen to selections from Waxman’s vast ...
Waxman’s tango theme for Sunset Boulevard is based on a scene in the film in which Norma Desmond makes reference to a polished floor in her mansion, where Valentino danced the tango. Waxman noted, “ [Since] this is the atmosphere in which she lives today (1950), I took this little bit of characterization as inspiration.”.
Dec 2, 2008 · Franz Waxman led a variety of musical lives as composer, conductor and impresario. He was born in Konigshutte, Upper Silesia, Germany, on December 24, 1906, and was the youngest of six children.
Feb 28, 2008 · Some of the best film music from wonderful composer Franz Waxman.
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Included in 4-CD set Captains Courageous: The Franz Waxman Collection with Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde, The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn, Woman Of The Year, Fury, Suspicion, King Of The Roaring 20’s
26 year old violinist from Ukraine Oleksii Semenenko performing Franz Waxman’s ‘Carmen Fantasy’ in the Semi-Finals of the 2015 Queen Elisabeth International ...
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