Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music
Ernst Toch (1887-1964)
Bio
Ernst Toch was born in Vienna of Jewish descent. He studied music, philosophy, and medicine, the former at the Hoch Conservatory. He was a prolific pianist and fled to England and then the USA to escape Hitler. He taught at Southern Cal, composed for the film industry, and received 3 Oscar nominations. He won the '56 Pulitzer for his 3rd Symphony and taught Holmboe, Previn, and other notables.
Music
Symphony No. 3
Symphony No. 4
Symphony No. 1
Symphony No. 2
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