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What was Korngold's first major success in Vienna?

  • Der Schneemann

  • Die tote Stadt

  • Violanta

  • Der Ring des Polykrates

Answer

Der Schneemann, Korngold's first major success in Vienna, was an opera based on a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Premiering in 1910, the opera showcased Korngold's exceptional talent at a young age, garnering critical acclaim and establishing him as a rising star in the Viennese musical scene.
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