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Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Quick Facts

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Born May 29, 1897 • Brno • Czech Republic
Died November 29, 1957 (aged 60) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Academy Award (1939)
Notable Works “Die tote Stadt”

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