Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Austrian-born American composer and conductor (1897–1957)
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Erich Wolfgang Korngold
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Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Summary

Erich Wolfgang Korngold is a human[1]. He was born in Brno[2]. He was born on May 29, 1897[3]. He passed away in Hollywood[4]. He died on November 29, 1957[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], pianist[7], conductor[8], film score composer[9], and librettist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,472 views/month, #6,866 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brno[2], Erich Wolfgang Korngold…
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold died in Hollywood[4].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold was born on May 29, 1897[3].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold died on November 29, 1957[5].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].
  • Among Erich Wolfgang Korngold's spouses was Luise Korngold[13].
  • A child of Erich Wolfgang Korngold was George Korngold[14].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold held citizenship in Austria[15].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold worked as a classical composer[6].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold's professions included pianist[7].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold worked as a conductor[8].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold worked as a film score composer[9].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold worked as a librettist[10].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold worked as a composer[17].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold's field of work was performing arts[18].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold was employed by University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[19].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[20].
  • A notable student of Erich Wolfgang Korngold was Jean Fenn[21].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold received the Academy Award for Best Original Score[22].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold is recorded as male[23].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold's genre is opera[25].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold's genre is film score[26].
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold is part of Paul Schott[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brno[2], Erich Wolfgang Korngold… he was born on May 29, 1897[3].

Education

Erich Wolfgang Korngold was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[20]. He studied under Alexander von Zemlinsky[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], pianist[7], conductor[8], film score composer[9], librettist[10], and composer[17]. Erich Wolfgang Korngold's field of work was performing arts[18]. He was employed by University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[19]. A notable student of him was Jean Fenn[21].

Recognition

Erich Wolfgang Korngold received the Academy Award for Best Original Score[22].

Personal Life

Erich Wolfgang Korngold was married to Luise Korngold[13]. A child of him was George Korngold[14].

Death and Burial

Erich Wolfgang Korngold died on November 29, 1957[5]. He passed away in Hollywood[4]. Burial took place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Erich Wolfgang Korngold ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,472 views/month, #6,866 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

He has been cited as an influence by Bernard Herrmann[31], a composer[32], 1911–1975[33], of United States[34], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score[35], specialised in film score[36]; Nick Glennie-Smith[37], a composer[38], b. 1951[39], of United Kingdom[40], specialised in film score[41]; Buddy Baker[42], a composer[43], 1918–2002[44], of United States[45], awarded the Disney Legends[46], specialised in film score[47]; and Leigh Harline[48], a composer[49], 1907–1969[50], of United States[51], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song[52].

FAQs

Where was Erich Wolfgang Korngold born?

Erich Wolfgang Korngold was born in Brno[2].

Where did Erich Wolfgang Korngold die?

Erich Wolfgang Korngold died in Hollywood[4].

Who was Erich Wolfgang Korngold married to?

Erich Wolfgang Korngold's spouses include Luise Korngold[13].

What did Erich Wolfgang Korngold do for work?

Erich Wolfgang Korngold worked as classical composer[6], pianist[7], conductor[8], film score composer[9], and librettist[10].

Where did Erich Wolfgang Korngold go to school?

Erich Wolfgang Korngold was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[20].

What awards did Erich Wolfgang Korngold receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Score[22].

Who did Erich Wolfgang Korngold influence?

Erich Wolfgang Korngold has been cited as an influence by Bernard Herrmann[31], Nick Glennie-Smith[37], Buddy Baker[42], and Leigh Harline[48].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [13] . Encyclopedia of Brno History. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

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  3. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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