Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Erich Wolfgang Korngold

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.

Birthday: 1897-05-29 (127 years)
Place of Birth: Brno, Czech Republic
Deathday: 1957-11-29
Known For: Sound