About Alfred Rosé
Lived 1902 – 1975 (aged 72). Alfred Rosé was an Austrian composer, conductor, musicologist, pianist and conducting.
Alfred Eduard Emmerich Rosé (11 December 1902, Vienna –7 May 1975, London, Ontario, Canada) was an Austrian composer and conductor.
He was the elder brother of Alma Rosé, son of Arnold Rosé, and the nephew of Gustav Mahler. He studied in Vienna under Richard Robert.
Rosé's music and ability to perform had been revoked by the Reichsmusikkammer, so he and his wife departed Vienna, Austria for the United States on 28 September 1938. While in America, Alfred Rosé began teaching and his pieces were being performed again.
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Who was Alfred Rosé?
Austrian conductor and composer (1902-1975)
When was Alfred Rosé born?
Alfred Rosé was born on 11 December 1902 in Vienna.
When did Alfred Rosé die?
Alfred Rosé died on 7 May 1975 in London.
What was Alfred Rosé's occupation?
Alfred Rosé was a composer, conductor, musicologist, pianist and conducting.
What nationality was Alfred Rosé?
Alfred Rosé was Austrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alfred Rosé. https://biography.guide/alfred-rose-composer/
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