Although born in what is now Slovakia, Franz Lehar (1870-1948) was thoroughly Austrian, a son of a bandmaster in the Austro-Hungarian army. He wrote a variety of pieces, including operas, but is most known for the operetta "The Merry Widow."
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Biography, with complete files offered in MIDI audio.
Biography emphasizing the influence of this operetta during its time and on subsequent musical theater. Includes links to Real Audio RAM music illustrating the essay.
Biography at the Johann Strauss Society of Great Britain. Includes photo, major compositions, and links to related composers.
Wikipedia article focusing on his operettas with photograph and internal references to related people and topics.
Filmography showing cinematic and television use of his works from the Internet Movie Database.
Biography at the Johann Strauss Society of Great Britain. Includes photo, major compositions, and links to related composers.
Biography, with complete files offered in MIDI audio.
Wikipedia article focusing on his operettas with photograph and internal references to related people and topics.
Filmography showing cinematic and television use of his works from the Internet Movie Database.
Biography emphasizing the influence of this operetta during its time and on subsequent musical theater. Includes links to Real Audio RAM music illustrating the essay.
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