Erich Wolfgang Korngold may deserve to be called the Father of Modern Film Music. Born in Brünn, Austria in 1897, he wrote his first symphony at the age of 11. In 1935, he was asked to adapt Mendelssohn's music for a cinema performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Thus began his Hollywood career, which included four Academy Award nominations. He won twice, in 1936 and 1938. He died in 1957.
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- Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957) from Vienna to Hollywood An overview of Korngold's career, from his classical roots to his film scores. List of compositions and films.
- Erich Wolfgang Korngold Includes biography, discography, interviews, and list of works.
- Erich Wolfgang Korngold Insightful biography and reminiscence from the American Composers Orchestra series David Raksin Remembers His Colleagues.
- Erich Korngold Birth, death, and burial information with portraits, tombstone, and cemetery photographs and virtual memorial from Find a Grave.
- Naxos: Erich Wolfgang Korngold Brief biographical sketch, caricature, commentary on musical style, and discography.
- Erich Wolfgang Korngold Filmography, biography, awards and nominations, and related material.
- Erich Korngold (1897-1957) English and German lyrics to song cycles and individual works from the Lied and Art Song Texts Page at REC Music.