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Nándor Szenkár

1858 – 1927

(1858-1927) composer, chorus master, hazzan

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Lived 1858 – 1927 (aged 68). Nándor Szenkár was a Hungarian composer, chorus master, hazzan, conductor and organist.

Nándor Szenkár (1857 – 12 August 1927) was a Hungarian composer, conductor and organist.

He was born in Kamianets-Podilskyi, Russian Empire in 1857. As a student of the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, he won the Liszt Ferenc Prize. For many years he was the conductor of Rumbach Street Synagogue in Pest. His compositions include two operas, a ballet, several chamber compositions and numerous church compositions. His compositions were performed several times by the Philharmonic Orchestra, and at the Opera House in Budapest.

Szenkár was married to Róza Rottenstein. Their three sons Dezső, Jenő and Mihály became well-known composers and conductors, and their daughter Sarolta was a pianist.

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Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Also known as
Nándor Szinyei

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Who was Nándor Szenkár?

(1858-1927) composer, chorus master, hazzan

When was Nándor Szenkár born?

Nándor Szenkár was born on 20 September 1858 in Kamianets-Podilskyi.

When did Nándor Szenkár die?

Nándor Szenkár died on 12 August 1927 in Budapest.

What was Nándor Szenkár's occupation?

Nándor Szenkár was a composer, chorus master, hazzan, conductor and organist.

What nationality was Nándor Szenkár?

Nándor Szenkár was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nándor Szenkár

· Wikidata: Q14633045

· DBpedia: Nándor Szenkár

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