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Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Erich Wolfgang Korngold was an Austrian and American pianist, conductor, librettist and composer (1897–1957). He was born at Brno and died at Hollywood.

Overview

Born at Brno in 1897, died at Hollywood in 1957.

Formation and teaching

Erich Wolfgang Korngold studied at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. He trained under Alexander von Zemlinsky.

As a teacher, Erich Wolfgang Korngold is recorded in connection with Jean Fenn. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Career and activity

Erich Wolfgang Korngold worked in performing arts.

He was employed by University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. He belonged to Paul Schott. He worked at Brno.

Catalogued works

43 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. Their recorded dates run from 1909 to 1952. The first 12 are listed here.

Die stumme Serenade. The Adventures of Robin Hood, held by Museum of Modern Art. Another Dawn. Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, dated 1923. Violin Concerto, dated 1937. Devotion. The Sea Hawk. The Sea Wolf. Die tote Stadt. Anthony Adverse. The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex. Captain Blood.

In public collections

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 1 named public collection.

Museum of Modern Art: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Korngold, Erich Wolfgang, Oxford Music Online, 2001. Korngold, Erich Wolfgang, Oxford Music Online, 2020. Korngold, Erich Wolfgang (opera), Oxford Music Online, 2002. Korngold, Erich Wolfgang (1897-1957), composer, American National Biography Online, 2000. Korngold, Erich Wolfgang, (29 May 1897–29 Nov. 1957), Who Was Who, 2007.

In detail

Erich Wolfgang Korngold studied at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. training under Alexander von Zemlinsky is recorded. Jean Fenn is recorded as having studied under Erich Wolfgang Korngold. the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is performing arts. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and film score.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Brno. Employment is recorded with University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. Membership is recorded of Paul Schott.

Distinctions recorded are Academy Award for Best Original Score.

Chronology

  1. 1897Erich Wolfgang Korngold born at Brno.
  2. 1923Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.
  3. 1937Violin Concerto.
  4. 1957Erich Wolfgang Korngold died at Hollywood.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Erich Wolfgang Korngold”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q313371: Erich Wolfgang Korngold

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