Marianne Gary-Schaffhauser Explained

Marianne Gary-Schaffhauser (19 July 1903  - 3 November 1992)^[1] was an Austrian composer. She was born in Vienna and studied voice and piano at the Vienna Academy, and composition with Alfred Uhl. Later she studied at Vienna University and graduated with a PhD. After completing her studies, she taught as a professor of German and history, but retired in 1948 to work as a composer.^[2]

Works

Selected works include:

• Oratorium von Leid und Heldentum der Ungenannten, for soloists, choir and orchestra
• Cello Concerto (1957)
• Piano Concerto (1966)
• Dance Suite for Orchestra (1967)

Notes and References

1. http://musicalics.com/de/node/90227 Marianne Gary-Schaffhauser
2. Book: The Norton/Grove dictionary of women composers. Julie Anne. Sadie. Rhian. Samuel. 1994. W. W. Norton & Company . 9780393034875. 13 December 2010.