Wellesz remained relentlessly productive into old age, composing almost half of his works after his 60th birthday.
Composer Biography
Egon Wellesz, born in Vienna in 1885, was the only child of an affluent merchant family from the Hungarian part of the empire.
Composer Biography
Wellesz was one of Arnold Schoenberg's first private pupils, though he left Schoenberg's rigorous tutelage after only two years.
Historical Context
Wellesz's successful career ended abruptly on March 12, 1938, when he was deposed from his offices and sought by police as a Jew, monarchist, and composer of 'degenerated music'.
Composer Biography
After 1945, Wellesz received numerous national and international honors, including the 'Großer Österreichischer Staatspreis für Musik' (1961) and being made a 'Commander of the Order of the British Empire' by the Queen of England (1957).
Composer Biography
Before 1938, Wellesz was considered one of the most eminent contemporary composers, with his works performed by distinguished artists and his stage works frequently on important German-speaking stages.
Composition History
Wellesz's compositional work ended suddenly in 1972 due to a stroke, leaving a planned viola concerto and a piano sonata unfinished.
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