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Franz Reizenstein

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British composer

Person · Open Library

Born
1912
Works
2

Top works

  • Trio
  • Trio, for flute, clarinet, and bassoon

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1911-06-07
Active to
1968-10-15
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Listeners
554
Total plays
2,801

Tags

SoundtrackacousticKlassische MusikKlassikpiano

Franz Reizenstein (June 7, 1911-October 15, 1968) was a German-born British composer and concert-pianist. His father was Dr. Albert Reizenstein (January 17, 1871 - November 19, 1925) and his mother was Lina Kohn (June 17, 1880 - ), both of Nuremberg, Germany. The family was Jewish and counted many professionals and musically inclined people among its members. Reizenstein grew up in Nuremberg and was considered a child prodigy. He composed his first pieces when he was 5, and by the age of 17 he

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Franz
Gender
male
Place of birth
United Kingdom
Place of death
London
Languages spoken
German
Student of
Paul Hindemith
Field of work
music
Genre
opera
Instrument
piano
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date of birth
1911-06-07
date of death
1968-10-15
pseudonym
Frank Rayston
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