Role

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Composer Conductor Performer

Country

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Austria

Birth

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May 10, 1888 in Vienna, Austria

Death

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December 28, 1971 in Hollywood, CA

Genre

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Film

 

Max Steiner was a renowned Austrian-American composer of classical music, best known for his contributions to the film industry. He was born on May 10, 1888, in Vienna, Austria, to a family of musicians. His father, Gabor Steiner, was a conductor and composer, while his mother, Mathilde Steiner, was a singer. Max Steiner grew up in a musical environment and showed an early interest in music. At the age of 13, Max Steiner began his formal music education at the Imperial Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. He studied under some of the most prominent composers of the time, including Gustav Mahler and Franz Schreker. Steiner was a gifted student and showed great promise as a composer. He graduated from the academy in 1910 with a degree in composition. After completing his studies, Max Steiner began his career as a composer, working in various theaters and opera houses in Vienna. He composed music for a number of productions, including operas, ballets, and plays. In 1914, he moved to London, where he continued to work as a composer for the theater. In 1929, Max Steiner moved to Hollywood, where he began his career as a film composer. He was hired by RKO Pictures to compose the music for the film, "The Royal Family of Broadway." This was the beginning of a long and successful career in the film industry. Steiner went on to compose music for over 300 films, including some of the most iconic films of all time. One of Max Steiner's most famous works is the score for the film, "Gone with the Wind." The film, which was released in 1939, is considered one of the greatest films of all time. Steiner's score for the film is equally iconic and is considered one of the greatest film scores of all time. The score features the famous "Tara's Theme," which has become one of the most recognizable pieces of film music in history. Another notable work by Max Steiner is the score for the film, "Casablanca." The film, which was released in 1942, is considered one of the greatest films of all time. Steiner's score for the film is equally iconic and is considered one of the greatest film scores of all time. The score features the famous "As Time Goes By," which has become one of the most recognizable pieces of film music in history. Max Steiner was known for his ability to create music that perfectly captured the mood and emotion of a film. He was a master of using music to enhance the drama and emotion of a scene. His music was often described as "emotional" and "romantic," and he was known for his use of lush orchestration and sweeping melodies. In addition to his work in the film industry, Max Steiner also composed a number of classical works. He composed several operas, including "The Bondman" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." He also composed a number of orchestral works, including "The Creation" and "The Storm." Max Steiner was a prolific composer who made a significant contribution to the world of classical music and the film industry. He was a master of using music to enhance the drama and emotion of a scene, and his music has become an integral part of some of the greatest films of all time. Max Steiner died on December 28, 1971, in Hollywood, California, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful and timeless music.

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