engelbert humperdinck
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A conductor leads an orchestra in a performance of Engelbert Humperdinck's music.
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A German composer: Engelbert Humperdinck was a German composer known for his operas and other musical works, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The fairy-tale opera "Hänsel und Gretel" is Engelbert Humperdinck's most famous work.
- Music students often study the techniques of Engelbert Humperdinck.
Advanced Usage
- The name is used to refer specifically to the historical figure and his artistic legacy.
- The festival featured a revival of Engelbert Humperdinck's lesser-known stage music.
Variants and Related Words
- Humperdinck, Engelbert: The surname alone, "Humperdinck," is sometimes used to refer to the composer in formal or academic contexts.
- The influence of Humperdinck on later composers is notable.
Synonyms
- Composer: A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.
Notes on Different Meanings
- This entry refers specifically to the German composer Engelbert Humperdinck (1854–1921). It is distinct from the stage name of the 20th-century British pop singer who adopted the same name.
A conductor leads an orchestra in a performance of Engelbert Humperdinck's music.
Noun
- German composer of six operas and other incidental music (1854-1921)