Karl Weigl

Karl Weigl, born in Vienna in 1881, was an Austrian-American composer and pianist whose life and work spanned two continents and two world wars. Growing up in a cultured, assimilated Jewish family, Weigl's musical journey began with lessons from the renowned Arnold Schoenberg and continued with studies alongside Anton Webern at the University of Vienna. His compositions, deeply rooted in late Romanticism, are characterized by their tonal foundations and intricate polyphonic development, setting him apart from contemporaries like Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Weigl's repertoire includes symphonies, chamber music, and songs, all of which reflect his unique voice and mastery of musical form. Despite the challenges of exile and war, Weigl's legacy endures, preserved and promoted by the Karl Weigl Foundation, ensuring that his profound and evocative music continues to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide.