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Franz Lehár

Franz Lehár (1870–1948) was a Hungarian composer, conductor and writer.

Also recorded as Franz Lehar.

Overview

Born at Komárom in 1870, died in 1948.

In detail

Franz Lehár studied at Prague Conservatory. training under Antonín Bennewitz and Antonín Dvořák is recorded. María Grever is recorded as having studied under Franz Lehár. the recorded working language is Hungarian.

The field of work recorded is theatre and music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and operetta.

Works named in the authority record are The Merry Widow, The Land of Smiles, Der Zarewitsch, Der Graf von Luxemburg and Giuditta.

Work by Franz Lehár is recorded in the collections of Victoria and Albert Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna, Corvin Wreath and Goethe Medal for Art and Science.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Franz Lehár”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q191917: Franz Lehár

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