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Werner Egk
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Werner Egk (born May 17, 1901 in Auchsesheim near Donauwörth (Germany); died July 10, 1983, Inning), originally Werner Mayer, was a German composer. Egk studied under Carl Orff in Munich. When radio broadcasting became available to the public, Egk immediately realised its importance as a mass media and developed operas and radio plays. At the beginning of the 1930s, Egk turned his interest towards ballet and opera. In 1935, he premiered his first opera Die Zaubergeige (The magic violin) in Frankfurt am Main. His opera Peer Gynt is based on Henrik Ibsen's play. During the Nazi r… read more
Werner Egk (born May 17, 1901 in Auchsesheim near Donauwörth (Germany); died July 10, 1983, Inning), originally Werner Mayer, was a German composer. Egk studied under Carl Orff in Munich. W… read more
Werner Egk (born May 17, 1901 in Auchsesheim near Donauwörth (Germany); died July 10, 1983, Inning), originally Werner Mayer, was a German composer. Egk studied under Carl Orff in Munich. When radio broadcasting became available to the… read more
