Werner von Trapp

Austrian-American singer in The Sound of Music

Werner von Trapp - Austrian-American singer in The Sound of Music
Born

1915
110 years ago

Died

October 11th, 2007
18 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born into a prominent musical family in Austria, a member of the Trapp Family Singers achieved fame through performances in Europe and the United States. The family's story inspired the Broadway musical and film, The Sound of Music. Following World War II, they emigrated to the U.S., where they continued to perform and promote their music. The group became known for their choral arrangements of traditional Austrian and German folk songs. They toured extensively, bringing their music to a wide audience until their eventual retirement in the 1950s.

Performed with the Trapp Family Singers

Contributed to The Sound of Music's legacy

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