Ferenc Erkel
Composer
1810 – 1893
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Who was Ferenc Erkel?
Ferenc Erkel was a Hungarian composer, conductor and pianist. He was the father of Hungarian grand opera, written mainly on historical themes, which are still often performed in Hungary. He also composed the music of "Himnusz", the national anthem of Hungary, which was adopted in 1844. He died in Budapest.
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- Born
- Nov 7, 1810
Gyula - Also known as
- F. Erkel
- Erkel, Ferenc
- Parents
- Spouses
- Adél Adler
(1839 - )
- Adél Adler
- Children
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Hungary
- Austria-Hungary
- Profession
- Employment
- Franz Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest
- Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra
- Hungarian State Opera House
- Died
- Jun 15, 1893
Budapest - Resting place
- Kerepesi Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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