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 2 Collections and/or Records:
Max Steiner film music sketch and score of Little Women, 1933-1934
This includes a sketch of Max Steiner's composition for the RKO film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women." It also includes a published composition of the song "Josephine" from the film. Materials dated 1933-1934.
Max Steiner film music sketches and scores of Now, Voyager, 1942
This includes sketches of Max Steiner's compositions for the Warner Bros. film "Now, Voyager." It also includes a published composition of the song "It Can't Be Wrong" from the film. Materials dated 1942.