Szekely, Imre Emeric

1823-

 

Hungarian pianist, teacher and composer; born at Matyfalva. Studied at Budapest, where, after making concert tours in 1846 and spending considerable time at London and Paris, he settled, and has become distinguished as a teacher. He has composed thirty Hungarian fantasias on national airs, called Magyar Abrand's; C9ncertos, and many salon-pieces for piano; ensembles for strings; and orchestral works.