Franz Salmhofer (22 January 1900 – 22 September 1975) was an Austrian composer, clarinetist and conductor.
He studied the clarinet, composition and musicology in Vienna.
Salmhofer served successively as Kapellmeister of the Burgtheater, Director of the Vienna State Opera and Director of the Vienna Volksoper and composed a number of works, few of which are played today.
Author: Unknown Source: Scanned from a souvenir card with a photograph and the signature of Salmhofer. Clearly signed by him for an autograph collector. This card is owned by me and its authenticity vouched for by the reputable autograph dealer from whom it was purchased. The card is dated in Salmhofer's own handwriting,16 October 1953 so the photograph dates from earlier than that date, but judging by the youthfulness of the image and when compared to other photos of Salmhofer in the mid-1950s, the photo was probably taken when was in his early to mid-30s, ie: around 1935. (Salmhofer was born in 1900.) License: PD Austria