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 11 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Franklin interview, 2001 December 11
Includes discusion of Max Steiner.
David Raksin interview, 1975 December 8
In two parts.
David Raskin interview, 1975 December 8
Hugo Friedhofer interview recording on film music and Max Steiner, 1975 November 12
Johnny Green discusses Max Steiner with Diana Friedberg, 1975 December 19
In two parts.
Johnny Green discusses Max Steiner with Diana Friedberg and Fred Steiner, 1975 December 19
Oral history interviews with Annette Kaufman
Collection includes three audio cassette recordings of interviews with the pianist Annette Kaufman regarding Max Steiner, an Austrian American composer; Maurice Abravanel, a Swiss-American Jewish conductor of classical music; and Louis Kaufman, an American violinist who was also her late husband.
Louise Steiner Elian interview recording, 1995 May 7
In two parts. Discussion of Max Steiner and West Palm Beach, Florida; reviewing photographs together.
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.