Hugo Riesenfeld: Silent Composer
Composer Hugo Riesenfeld (1879-1939) was a character at once interesting and pivotal to show business history, foundational to the early movie industry. Born in Vienna, Riesenfeld graduated from the Society of the Friends of Music Conservatory at age 17, trained in violin, piano, and composition. In his youth, he played with the Vienna Philharmonic and […]
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