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 The grave of Mihály Mosonyi at the Kerepesi Cemetery, Budapest. Picture by Androom (20 Aug 2002) |
Mosonyi, Mihály |
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BORN 2 Sep 1814, Frauenkirchen - DIED 31 Oct 1870, Budapest REAL NAME Brand, Michael GRAVE LOCATION Budapest: Kerepesi cemetery (9-4-67) |
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Mosonyi Mihály was born as Michael Brand, but he changed his
name in honur of the district of Moson where he was born. He
was interested in creating a Hungarian musical style and used
traditional elements into his music. He was encouraged by his
friend Franz Liszt. Mosonyi was best known for his "Funeral Music" and his "Feast of Purification". He composed two symphonies and many piano pieces. He also worked as a teacher and contributed to the music journal "Zenészeti lapok". Related persons • was a friend of Liszt, Franz Sources • Find-A-Grave • A Nemzeti Panteon Fiumei Úti Sírkertje (Kerepesi Temetö) Térképe, 1990 |
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The grave of Mihály Mosonyi at the Kerepesi Cemetery, Budapest. Picture by Androom (20 Aug 2002) |
