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Kornél Ábrányi

Kornél Ábrányi was a Hungarian composer, musicologist, music educator, writer and pianist (1822–1903). He was born in Nyírábrány and died in Budapest.

Also recorded as Kornel Abranyi

Pianist Kornél Ábrányi (1822-1903)

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Identity and origins

Kornél Ábrányi was recorded at birth as Eördögh Kornél. The authorities additionally record the heading Kornel Abranyi. His recorded language was Hungarian.

He was the child of Alajos Ábrányi. He married Jozefa Medve and Clementina Katona. 2 children are recorded: Kornél Ábrányi and Emil Ábrányi. Other recorded relations include Lajos Ábrányi and Margit Wein.

Identity

Kornél Ábrányi is recorded with the occupation classical pianist. Recorded with the occupation music educator. Recorded as composer, musicologist, music educator, writer and pianist.

Magyar Zeneköltők Kiállítási Albuma, Budapest, 1885, Rózsavölgyi és Társa cs. és kir. udvari zeneműkereskedése. Liszt Ferenc, Joachim József, Heller István, Goldmark Károly, Bertha Sándor, Végh János, Székely Imre, Ábrányi Kornél, Siposs Antal, Nikolics Sándor, Zimay László, Gaal Ferencz, Juhász Aladár, Major J. Gyula, Aggházy Károly, Horváth Atilla, Bartalus István, Bogisich Mihály, gróf Zichy Gé

Magyar Zeneköltők Kiállítási Albuma, Budapest, 1885, Rózsavölgyi és Társa cs. és kir. udvari zeneműkereskedése. Liszt Ferenc, Joachim József, Heller István, Goldmark Károly, Bertha Sándor, Végh János, Székely Imre, Ábrányi Kornél, Siposs Antal, Nikolics Sándor, Zimay László, Gaal Ferencz, Juhász Aladár, Major J. Gyula, Aggházy Károly, Horváth Atilla, Bartalus István, Bogisich Mihály, gróf Zichy Gé

Rózsavölgyi és Társa cs. és kir. udvari zeneműkereskedése · Magyar zeneköltők kiállítási albuma 1885

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Life and career

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  1. 1822

    Kornél Ábrányi was born on 15 October 1822.

  2. 1903

    Kornél Ábrányi died on 20 December 1903.

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  • Budapest
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  • Nyírábrány

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