August Enna

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1859 – 1939

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Who was August Enna?

August Enna was a Danish composer, known mainly for his operas.

Enna was born in Denmark, but his ethnic origins lay in the town of Enna in Sicily. His first major success as a composer was The Witch, which was followed by several popular operas, songs, two symphonies, and a violin concerto. Strongly influenced by Wagner's music, he would himself be an influence on Danish composers such as Carl Nielsen.

August Enna has also written piano music as well.

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Born
May 13, 1859
Denmark
Died
Aug 3, 1939

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on July 23, 2013

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