Werner von Trapp
Austrian-American singer in The Sound of Music
Born
1915
111 years ago
Died
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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