Ernst Toch


Ernst Toch
Nationality: Austrian
Born: 1887-1964
Education/Training:
Studied philosophy at the University of Vienna, medicine at Heidelberg University, and music with a focus on piano at the Hoch Conservatory

Best Known For:
His film scores, including his score for the Shirley Temple movie Heidi

Notable Compositions:
Symphony No. 3, Op. 75

Assignments:
Taught at the Mannheim Conservatory and taught Music and Philosophy at the University of Southern California

Curious Facts:
He was an acclaimed pianist and performed throughout Western Europe

REPERTOIRE: Geographical Fugue

Concert Details Date
18th Annual High School Choir Festival May 3, 2007
Great Sounds of the Chorus Jan 23, 1988