Marianne Gary-Schaffhauser facts for kids

Marianne Gary-Schaffhauser (born July 19, 1903 – died November 3, 1992) was an important Austrian composer. She was born in Vienna, a famous city in Austria. Marianne loved music from a young age. She studied singing and piano at the Vienna Academy. She also learned how to compose music from a teacher named Alfred Uhl. Later, she continued her studies at Vienna University and earned a PhD degree.

After finishing her education, Marianne worked as a professor. She taught German language and history. However, in 1948, she decided to stop teaching. She wanted to focus all her time on composing music.

Musical Compositions

Marianne Gary-Schaffhauser wrote many different kinds of music. Her works include pieces for orchestras, solo instruments, and choirs. Here are some of her well-known compositions:

• Oratorium von Leid und Heldentum der Ungenannten: This is a large musical piece for singers (soloists), a choir, and an orchestra.
• Cello Concerto (1957): A concerto is a piece of music written for a solo instrument, like the cello, and an orchestra.
• Piano Concerto (1966): Similar to the cello concerto, this piece features a solo piano playing with an orchestra.
• Dance Suite for Orchestra (1967): A suite is a collection of musical pieces, often inspired by dances, meant to be played by an orchestra.