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Ernst Krenek (1900–1991) was a prominent Austrian-American composer and professor, renowned for his avant-garde operas and contributions to modern music. He taught at Vassar College (1939–1942) and later chaired Hamline University's Music Department. Emigrating from Nazi persecution, Krenek pioneered the 'rotation' method in twelve-tone composition and authored influential works like Studies in Counterpoint. His opera Jonny spielt Auf became a 20th-century sensation before being banned by the Nazis. Krenek’s legacy includes awards from Austria, the Berlin Academy, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
- Education: Studied under Franz Schrecker; early compositions gained critical acclaim.
- Research: Focused on twelve-tone systems, historical Renaissance music (Ockeghem), and opera.
Krenek's Vassar tenure saw creative tensions with traditionalists but produced groundbreaking works. Later, he helped establish UC San Diego's music program. His posthumous Krenek Prize honors compositional innovation.
