1892 Born on April 30 in Obermarkersdorf, Lower Austria.
1983 Died on April 26 in Mödling, Lower Austria.
Attended the teacher-training institute in Graz, primary-school teacher in Tulln (Lower Austria) from 1911; in Vienna from 1915 and studies at the Vienna Academy of Music (composition with Joseph Marx, piano, music history). After his retirement from teaching in 1945, henceforth active as composer; residence in Mödling from 1947; professor title in 1956; Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art in 1968; City of Vienna Medal of Honour in 1970, and other awards. Works: four symphonies, five piano concertos, two violin concertos, over 40 orchestral works, chamber music, works for the piano, lieder. “He is among the most ‘introverted’ artists of our time, of whom the inward view is rewarding.” (Erik Werba). (Doblinger Catalogue)