Steiner, Max, 1888-1971
Dates
- Existence: 1888 - 1971
Biographical History
Max Steiner (1888-1971) was an Austrian-American film music composer.
Maximilian Raoul Walter Steiner was born May 10, 1888 in Austria. Max married three times. He was most well-known for his musical compositions for movies; his best-known score is Gone With the Wind. He graduated from the Austria Imperial Academy of Music at the age of thirteen, completing an eight-year program in just one year. During his life, he won three Oscars for his musical scores. Max Steiner died on December 28, 1971.
Citation:
Max Steiner Music Society news letter, autumn 1976: p. 2 (Max Steiner, Dean of film music)OCLC, 11/19/84 (hdg.: Steiner, Max, 1888-1971)
New Grove (Steiner, Max(imilian Raoul Walter); b. May 10, 1888, Vienna, d. Dec. 28, 1971, Hollywood; American composer of Austrian birth)
Buy a kiss, 1933 (Max R. Steiner)
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Max Steiner Music Society collection of publications, 1932-2009
Contains publications, including journals, magazines, books, articles, and booklets. Most publications engage with the topic of Max Steiner and his film composition work. Dated 1932 to 2009.
Republic Pictures Corporation music archives
Max Steiner papers
Personal; music; awards; scrap books; film music, sketches, scores, and recordings; general music; and photographs. The materials relate to Steiner's life and his numerous musical compositions. 6 wine glasses, 1 cigarette case that once belonged to Max Steiner. Audio cassette of an interview between Leonetta Stein and Wesly Carlson, 14 June 1981. Materials dated 1880-1981.