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 7 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 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
Shigeko Tokunaga papers
34 cards and letters, 28 photographs sent to Tokunaga from the Steiners.