Engelbert Humperdinck

German composer (1854–1921)
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Engelbert Humperdinck

Summary

Engelbert Humperdinck is a human[1]. His place of birth was Siegburg[2]. He was born on September 1, 1854[3]. He died in Neustrelitz[4]. He died on September 27, 1921[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], librettist[9], and music critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,088 views/month, #6,822 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Engelbert Humperdinck was born in Siegburg[2].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck died in Neustrelitz[4].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck was born on September 1, 1854[3].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck died on September 27, 1921[5].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck died on September 1, 1921[12].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck is buried at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[13].
  • Among Engelbert Humperdinck's spouses was Hedwig Humperdinck[14].
  • A child of Engelbert Humperdinck was Wolfram Humperdinck[15].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck's professions included composer[6].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck's professions included conductor[7].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck worked as a musicologist[8].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck's professions included librettist[9].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck worked as a music critic[10].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck's field of work was composer[17].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck was employed by Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts[18].
  • Among Engelbert Humperdinck's employers was Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu[19].
  • Among Engelbert Humperdinck's employers was Hoch Conservatory[20].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck was educated at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[21].
  • Engelbert Humperdinck's education included a stint at Gymnasium Theodorianum[22].
  • A notable student of Engelbert Humperdinck was Emil Kühnel[23].
  • A notable student of Engelbert Humperdinck was Siegfried Wagner[24].
  • A notable student of Engelbert Humperdinck was Yuliya Veysberg[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Engelbert Humperdinck is Hänsel und Gretel[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Engelbert Humperdinck is Dornröschen[27].

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Origins and Family

Engelbert Humperdinck was born in Siegburg[2]. He was born on September 1, 1854[3].

Education

Educated at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[21], a conservatory[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1850[30] and Gymnasium Theodorianum[22], a gymnasium[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1612[33]. Engelbert Humperdinck earned the academic degree of honorary doctorate[34]. Studied under Franz Lachner[35], a conductor[36], 1803–1890[37], of German Reich[38], awarded the honorary citizen of Munich[39]; Josef Rheinberger[40], a composer[41], 1839–1901[42], of Liechtenstein[43], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[44]; and Otto Hieber[45], a court chapel master[46], 1848–1897[47], of Kingdom of Bavaria[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], librettist[9], and music critic[10]. Engelbert Humperdinck's field of work was composer[17]. Employers include Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts[18], a public university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1938[51]; Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu[19], a conservatory[52], in Spain[53], founded in 1837[54]; and Hoch Conservatory[20], a conservatory[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1878[57], headquartered in Frankfurt[58]. Notable students include Emil Kühnel[23], a composer[59], 1881–1971[60], specialised in conservatory[61]; Siegfried Wagner[24], a composer[62], 1869–1930[63]; and Yuliya Veysberg[25], a composer[64], 1879–1942[65], of Soviet Union[66], specialised in music[67].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Hänsel und Gretel[26], a version, edition or translation[68] and Dornröschen[27], a dramatico-musical work[69]. Things named for Engelbert Humperdinck include 9913 Humperdinck[70].

Recognition

Engelbert Humperdinck received the Mendelssohn Award[71].

Personal Life

Among Engelbert Humperdinck's spouses was Hedwig Humperdinck[14]. A child of him was Wolfram Humperdinck[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 27, 1921[5] and September 1, 1921[12]. Engelbert Humperdinck died in Neustrelitz[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[72]. He is buried at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[13].

Why It Matters

Engelbert Humperdinck ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,088 views/month, #6,822 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

Works attributed to him include Hänsel und Gretel[75], a version, edition or translation[76]. Entities named for him include 9913 Humperdinck[70].

FAQs

Where was Engelbert Humperdinck born?

Engelbert Humperdinck's place of birth was Siegburg[2].

Where did Engelbert Humperdinck die?

Engelbert Humperdinck died in Neustrelitz[4].

Who was Engelbert Humperdinck married to?

Engelbert Humperdinck's spouses include Hedwig Humperdinck[14].

What did Engelbert Humperdinck do for work?

Engelbert Humperdinck worked as composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], librettist[9], and music critic[10].

Where did Engelbert Humperdinck go to school?

Engelbert Humperdinck was educated at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[21] and Gymnasium Theodorianum[22].

What awards did Engelbert Humperdinck receive?

Honors received include Mendelssohn Award[71].

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