Role

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Composer

Country

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Germany

Birth

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January 14, 1896 in Vienna, Austria

Death

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July 23, 1994 in Studio City, Los Angeles, CA

Period

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Contemporary

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Film

 

Hans Salter was a prominent composer of classical music, known for his contributions to the film industry. Born on January 14, 1896, in Vienna, Austria, Salter grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a conductor, and his mother was a singer. Salter began his musical training at a young age, studying piano and composition with some of the most renowned teachers in Vienna. Salter's early career was marked by his work as a conductor and composer for the Vienna State Opera. He also worked as a composer for the Austrian film industry, where he gained experience in writing music for the screen. In 1937, Salter was forced to flee Austria due to the rise of the Nazi regime. He moved to Paris, where he continued to work in the film industry. In 1939, Salter immigrated to the United States, where he began working for Universal Studios. He quickly became one of the most sought-after composers in Hollywood, known for his ability to write music that perfectly captured the mood and tone of a film. Salter's early work at Universal included scores for horror films such as "The Wolf Man" and "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man." Salter's career continued to flourish throughout the 1940s and 1950s. He composed music for a wide range of films, including dramas, comedies, and westerns. Some of his most notable works from this period include the scores for "This Gun for Hire," "The Killers," and "The Glenn Miller Story." In addition to his work in the film industry, Salter also composed classical music. He wrote several symphonies, as well as chamber music and vocal works. One of his most famous classical compositions is his "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra," which was premiered by the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1950. Salter's contributions to the film industry were recognized with several awards and honors. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his score for the film "The Amazing Mrs. Holliday" in 1943. He also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. Salter continued to work in the film industry until his retirement in the 1960s. He passed away on July 23, 1994, at the age of 98. His legacy as a composer of classical music and film scores continues to be celebrated today.

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