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Ferenc Erkel

Ferenc Erkel

Born: 7th November 1810, Gyula, Hungary

Died: 15th June 1893, Budapest, Hungary

Nationality: Hungarian

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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  • Jonas Kaufmann's Magische Töne

    10th Apr 2026by Katherine Cooper

    The superstar tenor sounds in mint condition on this fascinating exploration of operetta by Hungarian-born composers including Emmerich Kálmán, Franz Léhar and Paul Abraham, supported by wonderfully idiomatic playing from the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra under Dirk Kaftan.

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