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Erich Wolfgang Korngold (German: [ˈeːʁɪç ˈvɔlfɡaŋ ˈkɔʁnɡɔlt]; May 29, 1897 – November 29, 1957) was an Austrian composer and conductor, who fled Europe in the mid-1930s and later adopted US nationality.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
12 Ogo 2019 · Erich Wolfgang Korngold, the Opera Composer Who Went Hollywood. His melodic gift rivalled Puccini’s—but his reputation suffered when he began writing movie scores. Now the classical world is...
