Ferenc Erkel
Hungarian composer, conductor and pianist (1810-1893) · Hungary · On the map · Musicians · Died at 82
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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Hungary
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Lived 1810 to 1893 · aged 82
