Biography
Frigyes Hidas (Hungarian: [ˈfriɟɛʃ ˈhidɒʃ]; 25 May 1928 – 7 March 2007) was a Hungarian composer.
Hidas was born and died in Budapest, where he studied composition at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music with János Visky. After his studies, he was the musical director of the National Theater in Budapest from 1951 to 1966 and also held the same role at the city's Operetta Theater from 1974 to 1979.
Following this, Hidas was a freelance composer. His oeuvre covered almost every genre, including operas, ballets, concertos, other orchestral works, chamber music, and vocal and choral music. He was one of the foremost names in the world of contemporary chamber and concert band music for wind instruments. In addition, he enjoyed various commissions from opera houses, radio stations, universities, ballet companies, and musical association and federations. He received many prizes and other forms of recognition for his musical services. Biography and list of works from Hungarian Radio (English version available)
Filmography
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Movies 18
A szerelem bolondjai (1977)
III. Béla (1974)
Ida regénye (1974)
The Danube Pilot (1974)
Cobweb (1974)
Prince Bob (1972)
A Hanákné ügy (1969)
Changing Clouds (1967)
Captive Ráby (1964)
Haber's Photo Shop (1963)
Military Band (1961)
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Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1928-05-25
Deathday2007-03-07 (78 years old)
CitizenshipsHungary
AwardsBéla Bartók - Ditta Pásztory Award, Meritorius Artist of Hungary, Ferenc Erkel Prize
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