Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Born: 1897-05-29

Erich Wolfgang Korngold (May 29, 1897 – November 29, 1957) was an Austrian-born composer and conductor. A child prodigy, he became one of the most important and influential composers in Hollywood history. He was a noted pianist and composer of classical music, along with music for Hollywood films, and the first composer of international stature to write Hollywood scores.


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Magic Fire

as Hans Richter (uncredited)
Released: 1955-06-30

Director William Dieterle's 1956 film biography of classical composer Richard Wagner stars...

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Pioniere der Filmmusik - Europas Sound für Hollywood

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2024-02-25

Hollywood film music has its roots in Europe. Three composers who fled war and National...

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A Dream Comes True

as Himself (uncredited)
Released: 1935-12-31

A promotional short to hype the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935).

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