Hanns Eisler

Hanns Eisler (1898–1962) was a German composer, screenwriter and university teacher.

Overview

Born at Leipzig in 1898, died at East Berlin in 1962.

In detail

Hanns Eisler studied at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. training under Arnold Schoenberg is recorded. Joseph Kosma and Gerhard Rosenfeld are recorded as having studied under Hanns Eisler. the recorded working language is German and English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City, Vienna and Berlin. Employment is recorded with Hanns Eisler Music School Berlin. Membership is recorded of Academy of Arts of the GDR and Second Viennese School.

Works named in the authority record are Auferstanden aus Ruinen and symphony.

Distinctions recorded are National Prize of East Germany.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Hanns Eisler”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q78704: Hanns Eisler

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