Frigyes Hidas 1928 – 2007
Biography
Frigyes Hidas was born on May 25, 1928, in Budapest, Hungary, during a transformative period in European musical culture. He devoted his life to composition, contributing to the rich tradition of Hungarian music during the twentieth century. Throughout his career, Hidas worked within a nation and era that produced many notable musical figures, and he established himself as a composer of merit within this distinguished context.
Living through much of the twentieth century, Hidas witnessed tremendous change in his native Hungary and across Europe. His work as a composer reflected the complex cultural landscape of his time, as he created pieces that engaged with contemporary musical traditions. Based in Budapest throughout his life, he remained connected to his homeland and its vibrant artistic community.
Frigyes Hidas passed away on March 7, 2007, in Budapest at the age of seventy-eight, concluding a life dedicated to musical composition. His legacy remains part of Hungary’s cultural heritage, representing the contributions of those who shaped the nation’s artistic landscape during a pivotal era in European history.
