Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Erich Wolfgang Korngold by Rudolf Stephan Hoffmann delves into the life and works of the renowned composer. The book explores Korngold's early genius as a child prodigy his compositions travels premieres and challenges faced including anti-Semitic attacks and plagiarism accusations. It provides a detailed analysis of his opera Die tote Stadt highlighting the complexity of his music and emotional depth. The critical reception of Korngold's music debates on his Jewish heritage's influence and reflections on cultural identity in music are also discussed emphasizing the power of music in expressing life's vitality.