Leopoldi, Hermann eigentlich H. Kohn#
b. Vienna, Aug. 15, 1888, d. Vienna, June 28, 1959, composer, actor and musical revue artist (first performance 1916 in the Ronacher theatre in Vienna). Numerous guest performances abroad including the United States. 1938 in a concentration camp. 1939-1947 exile in USA. Wrote the lyrics and music for numerous hits and Viennese folk songs.
Works#
In einem kleinen Cafe in Hernals; Schoen ist so ein Ringelspiel; In Langenlois, in Langenlois; Der stille Zecher; Powidltatschkerln.Literature#
H. Weiss (ed.), "In einem kleinen Cafe in Hernals", 1992 (with work index).