Alois Reiser (April 6, 1887 – April 4, 1977)[1] was an American cellist and composer. Born in Prague, he came to the United States in 1905. He composed a number of works for orchestra, including two tone poems and two cello concertos; he also wrote chamber music, including string quartets, and the opera Gobi. He also composed music for films.

Alois Reiser
Reiser, c. 1936
BornApril 6, 1887
DiedApril 4, 1977(1977-04-04) (aged 89)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Cellist, composer

He died in Los Angeles.

Selected filmography

References

  1. "Finding Aid for the Alois Reiser Collection". Online Archive of California. Retrieved March 15, 2011.
  • Howard, John Tasker (1939). Our American Music: Three Hundred Years of It. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company.


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