Franz Endler

Franz Endler (born January 8, 1937 in Vienna ; † April 5, 2002 ibid) was an Austrian music critic and cultural journalist.

Life

Endler already received musical training as a student with the Vienna Boys' Choir , after graduating from high school he studied musicology at the University of Vienna and finally earned the Dr. phil. with the dissertation from 1981: Julius Korngold and the " Neue Freie Presse " . Endler began working as a music critic as early as 1956. He was a founding member of the Kronen Zeitung , subsequently wrote for the Bild-Telegraf , was head of the cultural departments of the newspapers Die Presse and Kurier (1988–97). From 1957 Endler also worked as a freelancer for the radio programs of the Austrian broadcasting company .

Grave of Franz Endler

Endler made a name for himself as a critic of the directorial theater and main opponent of Gerard Mortier during his term in office in Salzburg . He also wrote books on cultural history and biographies on Karl Böhm , Herbert von Karajan and Johann Strauss . Endler died after a long, serious illness. He was buried at the Vienna Central Cemetery .

His first marriage was to the stage and costume designer Maxi Tschunko and his second marriage to Margit Hoffmann-Ostenhof.

personal data
SURNAME	Endler, Franz
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Austrian music critic and cultural journalist
DATE OF BIRTH	January 8, 1937
PLACE OF BIRTH	Vienna
DATE OF DEATH	April 5, 2002
Place of death	Vienna