Artist Info: Joseph Marx

Joseph Rupert Rudolf Marx (May 11, 1882, Graz - September 3, 1964, Graz) was an Austrian composer, teacher and critic.

Marx was born in Graz and pursued studies in philosophy, art history, German studies, and music at Graz University, earning several degrees including a doctorate in 1909. He began composing seriously in 1908 and over the next four years he produced around 120 songs. In 1914 he joined the faculty of the Vienna Music Academy, later becoming the institution's director in 1922. [read more...]