Wolfgang Wolfgang Korngold
Austrian-born American composer and conductor (1897–1957)
1897 — 1957
Quick Facts
Profession
Austrian-born American composer and conductor (1897–1957)
Born
May 29, 1897
Died
1957 (age ~60)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
composer, conductor, pianist
AustriaBorn in BrnoDied in Hollywood
1897
Born in Brno (1897-05-29)
1939
AwardAcademy Award for Best Original Score
1957
Died in Hollywood
About
Erich Wolfgang Korngold was an Austrian composer and conductor, who left Europe in the mid-1930s and later adopted US nationality. 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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Who is Wolfgang Wolfgang Korngold?+
Erich Wolfgang Korngold was an Austrian composer and conductor, who left Europe in the mid-1930s and later adopted US nationality. 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 m
What does the name Wolfgang mean?+
The name Wolfgang means "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is of German origin.
When was Wolfgang Wolfgang Korngold born?+
Wolfgang Wolfgang Korngold was born on May 29, 1897.
When did Wolfgang Wolfgang Korngold die?+
Wolfgang Wolfgang Korngold died in 1957, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.
The name Wolfgang is of German origin, meaning "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Wolfgang — May 29, 1897
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
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