Elizabeth Gyring

Elizabeth Gyring (1886–1970) was an American composer born in Vienna, Austria.

Early life and education

Gyring's father was Leopold Rethy, a laryngologist. Gyring attended the Vienna Academy of Music, studying harmony with Joseph Marx and piano with Ludwig Gzaczkes, then in 1910 composition with Arnold Schoenburg.

Career Gyring had several of her early works performed in concerts and broadcast on the radio by players from the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonic Orchestras. Following her emigration to the United States, she had a successful compositional career, with her works performed and recorded by American soloists and ensembles. In 1944 Gyring became an American citizen. Piano Sonata No.2 (1957) Hymn of Gratitude (1948) Arabesque for bassoon (1963-1964) String Quartets Violin Concerto Several of her works were recorded on Phonograph.