Gerhard Narholz

In 1965, Narholz founded the Sonoton Recorded Music Library. Between 1970 and 1980 Narholz arranged, produced and conducted numerous LPs with large string orchestra under his pseudonym Norman Candler for Decca Records / Telefunken, Germany and King Records, Tokyo. 1971 Norman Candler received the "3 Star Award" from BBC London for "Best Album of the Year". Narholz founded the record label Pro Viva, which is dedicated to contemporary classical music of living composers. He composed and produced Easy Listening albums for Sonoton and Intersound with artists such as Billy May, Horst Jankowski, Nelson Riddle, Les Brown, Ted Heath, Acker Bilk, Xavier Cugat, Geoff Bastow, and Franck Pourcel. 1980–2009 he concentrated on composing and producing production music for Sonoton. He is the president and co-owner of Sonoton Music GmbH & Co. KG, Munich, Germany.

• Name — Gerhard Narholz • Born — 9 June 1937 • Birthplace — Vöcklabruck, Austria • Occupation — Composer, Conductor • Spouse — Rotheide Narholz • Children — Christoph Narholz (born 1968) Gregor F. Narholz (born 1969) Robert Narholz (born 1971)

Gerhard Narholz is recorded with the occupation music publisher. Classed in the genre easy listening. Recorded as composer, conductor and music publisher. The authorities additionally record the headings Norman Candler, John Epping, Jim Harbourg, Walt Rockman and Rolf Steinfelder.