Elfi von Dassanowsky Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
A musical prodigy, von Dassanowsky was the youngest female to gain admission to Vienna's Academy (now University) of Music and Performing Arts to be trained as an opera singer and concert pianist. Already a noted performer as a student, she taught Curd Jürgens piano for one of his first major roles in Wen die Götter lieben (1942). Offered a ...
The International Astronomers Union (IAU) named the asteroid "4495 Dassanowsky" in honor of her.
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Offered a role by Otto Preminger in his production of The Cardinal (1963) but became private vocal coach to his acting discoveries.
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The Elfi von Dassanowsky Prize has been established at the Vienna Independent Shorts Film Festival (VIS) as an annual juried award for international women filmmakers. It was presented for the first time in May 2010.
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The establishment of the Elfi von Dassanowsky Foundation was announced in November 2007 and became active in 2009. It will honor the pioneering spirit of the late artist with grants to non-profit arts and women's cultural organizations.