Gottfried von Einem
Austrian composer and pianist
Born
January 24th, 1918
107 years ago
Died
1996
29 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Austria
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Worked as a composer and pianist, contributing significantly to 20th-century classical music. Created operas, concertos, and chamber music that highlighted dramatic themes and complex structures. Gained recognition for operatic works such as 'Der Prozess' based on Franz Kafka's novel and received numerous awards, including the Austrian State Prize for Music. Served as a professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, influencing future generations of musicians.
Composed the opera 'Der Prozess'
Received the Austrian State Prize for Music
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