Role

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Composer

Birth

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November 5, 1894

Death

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April 4, 1977

Genre

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Orchestral

 

Eugene Zador was a Hungarian-American composer who was born on October 6, 1894, in Budapest, Hungary. He was the son of a prominent Hungarian lawyer, and his mother was a talented pianist. Zador showed an early interest in music and began studying the piano at the age of six. He later studied composition with the renowned Hungarian composer, Zoltán Kodály. In 1919, Zador moved to Vienna, Austria, where he continued his studies in composition and conducting. He also worked as a pianist and conductor for various orchestras in Vienna. In 1927, he moved to Berlin, Germany, where he worked as a composer and conductor for the UFA film studios. During this time, he composed music for several films, including "The Blue Angel" and "The Three Penny Opera." In 1933, Zador fled Germany due to the rise of the Nazi party and moved to Paris, France. He continued to work as a composer and conductor, and his music was performed by several prominent orchestras, including the Paris Symphony Orchestra and the Lamoureux Orchestra. In 1940, Zador fled Paris due to the German occupation and moved to the United States. In the United States, Zador settled in Los Angeles, California, where he worked as a composer and conductor for several film studios, including MGM and Warner Bros. He composed music for over 100 films, including "The Great Caruso" and "The Big Circus." He also composed music for several television shows, including "The Twilight Zone" and "The Outer Limits." Despite his success in the film industry, Zador continued to compose classical music. He composed several symphonies, concertos, and chamber music pieces. His music was performed by several prominent orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the New York Philharmonic. One of Zador's most famous works is his "Concerto for Orchestra," which was premiered by the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1954. The piece is known for its complex rhythms and use of Hungarian folk melodies. Another notable work is his "Symphony No. 1," which was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 1951. The piece is known for its use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies. Zador continued to compose music until his death on July 7, 1977, in Los Angeles, California. He was 82 years old. Despite his success in the film industry, Zador's contributions to classical music are significant. His use of Hungarian folk melodies and unconventional harmonies influenced several composers, including Béla Bartók and György Ligeti.

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