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Anton Karas

Austrian musician, composer (1906-1985) · Austria · On the map · Musicians · Died at 78

Anton Karl Karas was an Austrian zither player and composer, best known for his internationally famous 1948 soundtrack to Carol Reed's The Third Man. His association with the film came about as a result of a chance meeting with its director.

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Albums 8

チター名曲集~第三の男 ベスト2023 · 23 tracks
第三の男~アントン・カラス チターの世界~2022 · 8 tracks
TMThe Third Man2021 · 12 tracks
CSCarol Reed's the Third Man - Original Soundtrack2021 · 18 tracks
VDVienna, City of My Dreams2021 · 12 tracks
DMDer Dritte Mann2021 · 16 tracks
HSHit Sammlung2021 · 16 tracks
TRThe Third Man Theme (Remastered)2021 · 12 tracks
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Top songs 7

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Der Dritte Mann2021
Theme De Harry Lime1997
Harry Lime Theme (Der dritte Mann)2001
The Third Man Theme (The Harry Lime Theme) - Original Version2002
La Paloma2015
Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald, Op. 3251998
Theme (From "The Third Man")1994

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Awards

Decoration of Merit in Gold of the State of Vienna1976

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The success of the film and the enduring popularity of its theme song changed Karas' life.

Country
Austria
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1985 · aged 78

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