Pfitzner, Hans Erich#
b. Moscow (Russia), May 5, 1869, d. Salzburg, May 22, 1949, German composer of classical-romantic tradition, pianist, conductor. Lived in Germany, settled 1943 in Vienna and finally in Salzburg. Grave of honour at the Vienna Zentralfriedhof cemetery.
Works#
8 dramas (Der arme Heinrich, 1895; Palestrina, 1917). -Vocal works (mainly songs), sonatas, instrumental works.Literature#
J. P. Vogel, H. P. Leben, Werke, Dokumente, 1999.