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 227 Collections and/or Records:
Max Steiner film music sketches of Without Honor, 1949
This includes pencil sketches of "Twilight" from the Hakim/United Artists film "Without Honor." Materials dated 1949.
Max Steiner film music sketches of Young Man With a Horn, 1950
Sketches of Max Steiner's compositions for the Warner Bros. film "Young Man With a Horn." Materials dated 1950.
Max Steiner film music sketches of Youngblood Hawke, 1964
This includes sketches of Max Steiner's composition for the Warner Bros. film "Youngblood Hawke." Materials dated 1964.
Max Steiner film music sketches, scores, and recordings, 1930-1965
Contains pencil sketches and recordings of various compositions created by Max Steiner including films such as the 1944 film version of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," the film adaptation of Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead," and "Gone With the Wind." Materials dated 1930-1965.
Max Steiner loose pencil sketch of Stingaree, 1934
This includes a loose pencil sketch of Max Steiner's composition for the RKO film "Stingaree." Materials dated 1934.
Max Steiner music collection, 1903-1947
Collection of general music Max Steiner gathered over the years as a composer. This includes both published and unpublished foreign music, published and unpublished music from the United States (including a collection of film compositions dating between 1923-1947), and source files including the song "Menuett" by Haydn. Materials dated 1903-1947.
Max Steiner Music Society administrative records, approximately 1890-1999, bulk: 1965-1987
Max Steiner Music Society audio and video recordings, 1928-1981
Contains recordings of Max Steiner music produced by the Max Steiner Music Society on audiocassette, audiotape reels, and phonograph records. Many duplicate recordings throughout. Some audiocassettes are recordings of music rehearsals, Max Steiner Music Society meetings, and radio programs featuring Max Steiner music. Also contains a VHS and Super8 recording of "A Star for Max," a memoir of Max Steiner by R. Mitchell. Materials dated 1928 to 1981.
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.
Max Steiner Music Society publications, 1965-2000
Contains publications produced by or with the Max Steiner Music Society, including journals, newsletters, and booklets. Some materials are in French and Dutch. Dated 1965 to 2000.