May 29, 2019

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He was one of the most talented child prodigies in music history. When he was a boy, Gustav Mahler proclaimed him a “genius.” In the 1930s, this Austro-Hungarian musician came to Hollywood where he found success composing many film scores. (Carl Grapentine celebrated his birthday this morning by playing part of his Symphonic Serenade.) Who is he?