Ferenc erkel biography of michael

Hungarian composer, conductor and pianist (–)

The native form of this personal name is Erkel Ferenc. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

Ferenc Erkel (Hungarian: Erkel FerencHungarian pronunciation:[ˈɛrkɛlˈfɛrɛnt͡s], German: Franz Erkel; November 7, &#;&#; June 15, ) was a Hungarian composer, conductor and pianist.

Ferenc erkel biography of michael

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 He died in Budapest.

Biography

Erkel was born in Gyula to an originally Danube Swabian Erkel family, a son of Joseph Erkel who was a musician. His mother was the Hungarian Klára Ruttkay. The libretti of his first three operas were written by Béni Egressy.

Beside his operas, for which he is best known, he wrote pieces for piano and chorus, and a majestic Festival Overture.