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Hugo von Hofmannsthal ( February 1, 1874 - July 15, 1929), was an Austrian novelist, librettist, poet, dramatist, narrator, and essayist.Hofmannsthal was born in Vienna, the son of a bank manager. He began to write poems and plays from an early age. He met the German poet Stefan George at the age of seventeen, and had several poems published in George's journal, Blätter für die Kunst. He studied law, and later philology in Vienna, but decided to devote himself to writing upon graduating in 1901.
Hofmannsthal met the composer Richard StraussRichard Strauss ( June 11, 1864 September 8, 1949) was a German composer of classical music particularly noted for his tone poems and operas. He was also a noted conductor. He was born on June 11, 1864 in Munich, Germany, the son of Franz Strauss who was, and wrote libretti for several of his operaCharles Garnier's Opera, Paris, opened 1875 Opera is an art form consisting of a dramatic stage performance set to music. The drama is presented using the typical elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera,s, the first being ElektraElektra is a German opera by Richard Strauss. The libretto was written by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. It was first performed in Dresden, Germany in 1909. Elektra is part of the standard operatic repertoire. There are a several recordings of it, and it is regul (1909).
In 1912 he adapted the 15th century14th century 15th century 16th century other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. Events Renaissance affects philosophy, science and art. The New Monarchs come to power i EnglishEngland is the largest, the most populous, and the most densely populated of the four " Home Nations" which make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). Occupying the south-eastern portion of the island of Great Britain, England morality playMorality plays (15th-16th c. a type of theatrical allegory where the characters, in the form of personified moral attributes, must validate the virtues of Godly life by prompting the protagonist to choose such life over evil. These plays, most popular in Everyman as Jedermann, and Jean SibeliusJohan (Jean) Julius Christian Sibelius ( December 8, 1865 September 20, 1957) was a Finnish composer of classical music. Together with the work of Johan Ludvig Runeberg, Sibelius' music is synonymous with Finnish national identity. Jean Sibelius was born wrote incidental musicIncidental music is music in a play, television program, radio program or some other form not primarily musical. The term is less frequently applied to film music, with such music being referred to instead as the " film score" or "soundtrack". Incidental for it. The play became a staple at the Salzburg Festival, which Hofmannsthal founded with Max Reinhardt in 1920. His later plays displayed an increasing interest with religious, and particularly with Roman Catholic themes.
He died in Rodaun near Vienna.
Hofmannsthal, Hugo von
Hofmannsthal, Hugo von
Hofmannsthal, Hugo von
Hofmannsthal, Hugo von
Hofmannsthal, Hugo von
Hofmannsthal, Hugo von
Hofmannsthal, Hugo von
