Engelbert Humperdinck (composer)
Engelbert Humperdinck (1 September 1854 – 27 September 1921) was a German composer.[1] Today, he is seen as part of the Romantic movement. Most people remember him for his opera, Hänsel und Gretel which was first performed in 1893.[1]
British singer, Arnold George Dorsey (born 1936), uses the name "Engelbert Humperdinck" as his stage name. He wanted the name to make him seem more cultured and refined.[2]
Engelbert Humperdinck (composer) Media
Engelbert Humperdinck, German composer
Geburtshaus von Engelbert Humperdinck in Siegburg, heute Stadtmuseum
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Engelbert Humperdinck (Composer, Arranger) - Short Biography. bach-cantatas.com (2010). Retrieved 22 March 2011.
- ↑ Engelbert Humperdinck Biography. musicianguide.com (2011). Retrieved 22 March 2011.