Engelbert Humperdinck

1854 – 1921

Personal details

Engelbert Humperdinck, born in Siegburg in 1854, died in Neustrelitz in 1921. Studied in Cologne (with F. Hiller and others), Munich (with J.G. Rheinberger and Fr. Lachner) and in Italy; taught in Barcelona, Frankfurt and Berlin. His main work is the fairytale opera ‘Hansel and Gretel’.