Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Biography

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.

Awards & recognition

• ★Academy Award — Best Original Score · 1939
• ☆Academy Award — Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment · 1941 · nominated
• ☆Academy Award — Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment · 1940 · nominated
• ☆Academy Award — Best Original Score · 1939 · nominated