Alois Reiser Explained

Alois Reiser (April 6, 1887 – April 4, 1977)^[1] was an American cellist and composer. Born in Prague, he came to the United States in 1905. He composed a number of works for orchestra, including two tone poems and two cello concertos; he also wrote chamber music, including string quartets, and the opera Gobi. He also composed music for films.

Alois Reiser
Birth Date:	April 6, 1887
Birth Place:	Prague, Czech Republic
Death Place:	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality:	American
Occupation:	Cellist, composer

He died in Los Angeles.

Selected filmography

• Hard to Get (1929)
• The Hottentot (1929)
• Her Private Life (1929)
• The Isle of Lost Ships (1929)
• The Lady Who Dared (1931)

References

• Book: Howard, John Tasker. Our American Music: Three Hundred Years of It. 1939. Thomas Y. Crowell Company. New York.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Finding Aid for the Alois Reiser Collection . Online Archive of California . March 15, 2011.