He returned to Vienna to become the first Concertmaster of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra from 1933 to 1937, and from 1937 to 1951[2] led the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. He nevertheless maintained his career as a soloist in concerts and recordings. He joined the Nazi party in 1940.[2]
Schneiderhan was married to the sopranoIrmgard Seefried from 1948 until her death in 1988; they had three daughters together, including actress Mona Seefried (born 1957), who uses her mother's maiden name professionally.[6]
Death
He died in his native Vienna in 2002, ten days before his 87th birthday.[4]