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    German-American composer (1906-1967), one of the best and better known in film music. A piece for violin he wrote for a film is now very famous. He wrote other works, not for pictures, but they are almost forgotten. Do you remember him?

    Question #92872. Asked by Cem1942. (Feb 27 08 4:53 AM)


    BRY2K

    		CEM, could it be Franz Waxman?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Waxman

    Feb 27 08, 4:58 AM
    Cem1942

    		Yes sir. His Fantasy on "Carmen" was made famous in Heifet'z supreme recording.

    Feb 27 08, 5:02 AM

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