Leo Fall (2 February 1873 – 16 September 1925) was an Austrian composer of operettas. Born into a musical family in Olomouc, Moravia (then part of Austria-Hungary, now in the Czech Republic), he was the younger brother of the composer Richard Fall and was highly active in theater music. His father, Moritz Fall, was a bandmaster, which exposed young Leo to the foundation of his musical education and a profound understanding of orchestration.

With an impressive oeuvre that highlights his deft melodic touch and affinity for the Viennese operetta tradition, Leo Fall is known for works that combine romantic wistfulness with sparkling wit. His composition style helped to bolster the popularity of operetta during the early 20th century, resonating with the social and cultural ambience of the era. Among his best-known works is "Die Dollarprinzessin," though "Die Rose von Stambul" ("The Rose of Stambul") and "Madame Pompadour" remain enduring favorites. These operettas, characterized by their expressive music and a penchant for catchy, sweeping tunes, solidify Fall's place in the annals of operetta history alongside contemporaries such as Franz Lehár and Emmerich Kálmán. Despite his passing at the relatively young age of 52, Fall's legacy lives on, his compositions still charming audiences worldwide with their effervescent melodies and engaging lyrical wit.

Genres

German Opera

Operetta

Latest Release

Fall: Brüderlein fein

Leo Fall•

WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln

Album - 17 Tracks - Released October 6, 2017