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Anton Karas

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Austrian musician, composer (1906-1985)

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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
第三の男~アントン・カラス チターの世界~2022
TMThe Third Man2021
CSCarol Reed's the Third Man - Original Soundtrack2021
VDVienna, City of My Dreams2021
DMDer Dritte Mann2021
HSHit Sammlung2021
TRThe Third Man Theme (Remastered)2021

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1976Decoration of Merit in Gold of the State of Vienna

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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. 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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20 languages

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