Erich Zeisl
1905–1959 (age 54)
Composer
Biography
Erich Zeisl, 1905-1959, was an Austrian-born composer who brought the lyricism of European art music into the heart of Hollywood. His early promise in Vienna was interrupted by the rise of Nazism, but he found a new home in America where he continued composing with a blend of elegance and resilience.
Zeisl’s scores for film and concert hall alike displayed a rich harmonic palette and a compassionate ear for the human voice, helping to nourish the city’s musical life even in quieter moments. His works remain cherished for their late-Romantic warmth and the dignified voice of an artist who never ceased to search for beauty.