George Enescu

George Enescu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈdʒe̯ordʒe eˈnesku] ; 19 August [O.S. 7 August] 1881 – 4 May 1955), known in France as Georges Enesco, was a Romanian composer, violinist, conductor, and teacher and is regarded as one of the greatest musicians in Romanian history.

George Enescu
Enescu in 1930
Born(1881-08-19)19 August 1881
Died4 May 1955(1955-05-04) (aged 73)
Paris, France
Burial placePère Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France
NationalityRomanian
Other namesJurjac, Georges Enesco
CitizenshipRomania
France
Occupation(s)musician, composer
Notable workRomanian Rhapsodies
SpouseMaria Tescanu Rosetti (m.1939 – 1955)
ChildrenElena Dinu
Parents
  • Costache Enescu (father)
  • Maria Enescu (mother)
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