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George Enescu
Romanian composer and violinist (1881–1955) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the commune, named for the composer, see George Enescu, Botoșani.
George Enescu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈdʒe̯ordʒe eˈnesku] ⓘ; 19 August [O.S. 7 August] 1881 – 4 May 1955), known in France as Georges Enesco, was a Romanian composer, violinist, pianist, conductor, and teacher and is regarded as one of the greatest musicians in Romanian history.[1]
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George Enescu | |
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![]() Enescu in 1930 | |
Born | (1881-08-19)19 August 1881 |
Died | 4 May 1955(1955-05-04) (aged 73) Paris, France |
Burial place | Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France |
Nationality | Romanian |
Other names | Jurjac, Georges Enesco |
Citizenship | Romania France |
Occupation(s) | musician, composer |
Notable work | Romanian Rhapsodies |
Spouse |
Maria Tescanu Rosetti
(m. 1939; div. 1955) |
Children | 1 |
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