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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. A child prodigy, he became one of the most important and influential composers in Hollywood history. [ 1 ]
Erich Wolfgang Korngold (born May 29, 1897, Brünn, Austria-Hungary [now Brno, Czech Republic]—died November 29, 1957, Hollywood, California, U.S.) was an American composer of Austro-Hungarian birth, best known as one of the originators of the genre of grand film music.
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.
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 music of Erich Wolfgang Korngold, a prominent Austrian composer of opera, film and chamber music. Explore his list of works, media, events, features, interviews and resources on the Korngold Society website.
Learn about the life and works of Erich Wolfgang Korngold, a composer who bridged the worlds of classical music and Hollywood. Discover how he influenced John Williams and other film composers, and why his operas and symphonies deserve more recognition.
Jan 6, 2015 · Erich Wolfgang Korngold was an Austro-Hungarian composer who adopted US nationality. While his late Romantic compositional style was considered well out of vogue at the time he died, his music has more recently undergone a re-evaluation and a gradual reawakening of interest.
