About László Halmos
Lived 1909 – 1997 (aged 87). László Halmos was a Hungarian composer and university teacher.
László Halmos (10 November 1909, in Nagyvárad – 26 January 1997, in Győr) was a Hungarian composer, choir director and violinist.
He wrote choral works, songs, chamber music, oratorios, cantatas, masses, as well as works for orchestra and for the organ, totalling several hundred works. He was choir director of Gyór Cathedral and also held the position of professor at the Theological College and the State Conservatory. As a violinist, he was one of the early members of The New Hungarian Quartet.
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Who was László Halmos?
composer (1909–1997)
When was László Halmos born?
László Halmos was born on 10 November 1909 in Oradea.
When did László Halmos die?
László Halmos died on 27 January 1997 in Győr.
What was László Halmos's occupation?
László Halmos was a composer and university teacher.
What nationality was László Halmos?
László Halmos was Hungarian.
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