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Ernst Krenek

Ernst Krenek (1900–1991) was an Austrian composer, conductor and musicologist.

Also recorded as Ernst Heinrich Krenek.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ernst Heinrich Křenek.

Also worked under the name Thornton Winsloe.

Born at Vienna in 1900, died at Palm Springs in 1991.

In detail

Ernst Krenek studied at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and Vassar College. training under Arnold Schoenberg and Franz Schreker is recorded. George Perle, Roque Cordero and Samuel Dolin are recorded as having studied under Ernst Krenek. the recorded working language is German and Czech.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and symphony. The authority associates the name with 20th-century classical music.

Employment is recorded with Vassar College and University of California, San Diego. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Distinctions recorded are Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna, Bach Prize of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg and Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ernst Krenek”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q158436: Ernst Krenek

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