Hugo Weisgall (M / United States, 1912-1997), composer

Hugo Weisgall (1912-1997) was an Moravian-born American Jewish composer. Born in Moravia, moved to the United States at the age of eight. Studied music and earned a PhD in German literature at Johns Hopkins University. After serving in WW2, taught at Queens College, the Juilliard School, and the Jewish Theological Seminary.

Works

Operas

• Esther (1993 Weisgall / Kondek), opera (music & libretto)

External links

• Wikipedia.en