Jenő Hubay

Hungarian violinist and composer

Jenő Hubay - Hungarian violinist and composer
Born

September 15th, 1858
167 years ago

Died

1937
88 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Hungary

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A prominent Hungarian violinist, composer, and educator, played a significant role in the development of violin pedagogy and performance in Hungary. Contributed to the musical canon with original compositions and arrangements for violin. Served as a professor at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, influencing a generation of violinists and composers. Founded the Hubay Quartet, which performed extensively and promoted chamber music. Composed numerous works, including violin concertos and chamber pieces.

Founded the Hubay Quartet

Chaired violin studies at the Franz Liszt Academy

Composed several violin concertos

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