Ferdinand Weiss, born 6.6.1933 in Vienna (Austria) 3 diplomas of Viennese Academy of Music: Composition 1958 (Otto Siegl, with price), Conductor 1960 (Hans Swarowsky, with price), Flute 1961 (Hans Reznicek). After his studies free-lance composer, conductor of theatre, 1962/63 scholarship at the Austrian Institute of the Culture Rome, 1967-72 musicmaster of music-school of the city uf \Jienna, 1970-98 professor of music at the Pedagogic Academy in Baden, 1972 manager of the Association of the Composers of Lower Austria, 1989-97 president of the INÖK About 200 works: orchestral works (3 sinfonies, Relazioni variabili, ...à sa fin...), Concerts (für violin, flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, trombone), Chamber music, Lieder, pedagogical works. About 900 performances in concerts and on radio and television in all continents (except for Antarctic), among them in 17 european countries. About 16 prices.