Marianne Gary-Schaffhauser (19 July 1903 – 3 November 1992) was an

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composer. She was born in Vienna and studied voice and piano at the Vienna Academy, and composition with Alfred Uhl. Later she studied at Vienna University and graduated with a PhD. After completing her studies, she taught as a professor of

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and history, but retired in 1948 to work as a composer.

Works

Selected works include: *''Oratorium von Leid und Heldentum der Ungenannten'', for soloists, choir and orchestra * Cello Concerto (1957) * Piano Concerto (1966) * Dance Suite for Orchestra (1967)

References

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