George Enescu was a renowned classical composer born in Romania on August 19, 1881. He is best known for his works such as Romanian Rhapsody No. 1, Violin Sonata No. 3 in A minor, Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major, and many other orchestral, chamber, vocal music, and piano pieces. His works are considered to be some of the most important classical compositions of the twentieth century.
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About
Considered one of the most significant classical composers of the twentieth century, he is remembered for his Romanian Rhapsody No. 1; Violin Sonata No. 3 in A minor; Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major; and numerous other orchestral, chamber, vocal music, and piano works.
Before Fame
He began attending the Vienna Conservatory when he was only seven years old. The youngest student ever to train at the prestigious institution, he completed his studies with composers Robert Fuchs and Sigismund Bachrich and then enrolled at the Paris Conservatory.
Trivia
In the early 1900s, he composed his sole opera, Oedipe (a musical retelling of the Greek tragedy).
Family Life
He was born in Liveni, Romania.
Associated With
A notable violin instructor as well as a Composer, Enescu taught the American-born virtuoso Yehudi Menuhin, among other high-profile pupils.