Franz Schreker
Austrian composer and conductor renowned
Born
March 23rd, 1878
146 years ago
Died
March 21st, 1934
90 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Austria
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Contributed significantly to early 20th-century music. Composed operas, orchestral works, and chamber music, often integrating rich orchestration and innovative harmonic techniques. Works include operas like 'Die Gezeichneten' and 'Der Schatzgräber'. Held the position of professor at the Vienna Academy of Music, influencing a generation of composers. Faced challenges during the rise of the Nazi regime, which led to a decline in popularity and performances of his works.
Composed the opera 'Die Gezeichneten'
Served as a professor at the Vienna Academy of Music
Wrote the opera 'Der Schatzgräber'
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