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:
Paul F. Boller research on Max Steiner
Collection includes research materials and notes gathered by Paul F. Boller for a possible biography of film composer Max Steiner. Includes published music by Steiner from as early as 1910.
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 This includes both published and unpublished foreign music, published and unpublished music from the United States (including a collection of film compositions dating between 1923-1947), and source files including the song "Menuett" by Haydn.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.
Max Steiner Music Society records
Max Steiner photographs, approximately 1880-1975
Photographs pertaining to the life of composer Max Steiner. The date of production of these photographs are not identified.
Max Steiner scrapbooks, 1930-1953
Contains three scrapbooks on Max Steiner's life. Materials dated 1930-1953.
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.