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Manchester was a fantastic place to go out in. There were 10 clubs with world-class cabaret and comedians. You'd go in and Tom Jones might be singing, or Shirley Bassey or Engelbert Humperdinck.
Francis Lee

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HUMPERDINCK

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PRONUNCIATION OF HUMPERDINCK

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HUMPERDINCK

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WHAT DOES HUMPERDINCK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Humperdinck

Engelbert Humperdinck

Engelbert Humperdinck was a German composer, best known for his opera Hänsel und Gretel. Humperdinck was born at Siegburg in the Rhine Province and died at the age of 67 in Neustrelitz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Definition of Humperdinck in the English dictionary

The definition of Humperdinck in the dictionary is Engelbert. 1854–1921, German composer, esp of operas, including Hansel and Gretel.

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Humperdinck

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Francis Lee
Manchester was a fantastic place to go out in. There were 10 clubs with world-class cabaret and comedians. You'd go in and Tom Jones might be singing, or Shirley Bassey or Engelbert Humperdinck.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HUMPERDINCK»

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Engelbert - What's In A Name?: My Autobiography
'I had to take a deep breath before I decided I should tell all, but this is not a kiss-and-tell, it's a kiss and get on with it.
Engelbert Humperdinck, 2012
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Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel
Immediately after Hansel und Gretel, Humperdinck composed Die sieben Geislein, “The Seven Geese,” based on another Grimm fairy tale that was also adapted by his sister: Humperdinck called it a Satyrspiel, a satire on Ha'nsel und Gretel, ...
Burton D. Fisher, 2000
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Billboard
I did all their shows in the early years to establish my name in the United States," says Humperdinck. Issued on the Parrot label, making Humperdinck a labelmate of Mills' other client, Tom Jones, "Release Me" entered The Billboard Hot 100 ...
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Hansel and Gretel Vocal Score
This fairy-tale opera combines the simplicity of German folk tunes with the sophistication of Wagnerian technique. Richard Strauss, who conducted its premiere, proclaimed it "a masterpiece of the highest quality."
Engelbert Humperdinck, Constance Bache, 1895
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The Words and Music of Jimi Hendrix
Year/Date Venue/Location Other Acts April 5 Odeon, Leeds, England Cat Stevens, Engelbert Humperdinck, The Walker Brothers, Californians, Quotations April 6 Odeon, Glasgow, Scotland Cat Stevens, Engelbert Humperdinck, The Walker ...
David Moskowitz, 2010
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Mr Humperdinck's Wonderful Whatsit
What would you do if a load of rubbish suddenly started talking to you? Or if you realised one day that your pet mouse was smarter than the headmaster of your school?
Wynand Louw, 2004
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The Rough Guide to Opera
Engfelhert. Humperdinck. b. Sieburg, Germany, September 1, 1854; d. Neustrelitz , September 27, 1921. o ^ Q tr m ... and Marschner, and produced some fine music, the foremost example being Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel.
Matthew Boyden, Nick Kimberley, Joe Staines, 2002
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Richard Strauss: A Chronicle of the Early Years, 1864-1898
The 1893-4 season in Weimar brought Strauss at least a little satisfaction in the theatre: he was able to put on the premieres of Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel (23 December) and Mottl's one- acter Fiirst und Sanger (9 March).
Willi Schuh, 1982
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The Cambridge Wagner Encyclopedia
As a talented student composer at the conservatories of Cologne and Munich, Humperdinck became enamored with Wagner's music at the time of the first BAYREUTH FESTIVAL in 1876, joining astudent Wagner societyin Munich, the “ Orden ...
Nicholas Vazsonyi, 2013
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The International Who's Who in Popular Music 2002
Membership: Musicians' Union. Leisure interests: Cricket; Golf; Video; Winemaking; DIY. Address: 3 Donnelly Rd, Tuckton, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 5NW, England. HUMPERDINCK Engelbert, (Arnold George Dorsey); b. 3 May 1936, Madras ...
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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HUMPERDINCK»

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Satanists suspected in theft of film director's skull | Toronto Star
Though Murnau rests among luminaries — sharing real estate with composer Engelbert Humperdinck (not to be confused with the '60s pop ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
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Ron Sexsmith reveals London acoustic date
... Feist, Emmylou Harris, Raul Malo, Englebert Humperdinck, Lucinda Williams and Mary Black. Richard Curtis, a long term fan, featured Ron's ... «Music News, Jul 15»
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The skull of famed horror film director is stolen; 'Satanists' suspected …
Though Murnau rests among luminaries — sharing real estate with composer Engelbert Humperdinck (not to be confused with this Engelbert ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
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Hot tickets | www.ajc.com
$12 adv. www.ticketweb.com. Engelbert Humperdinck. 8 p.m. Aug. 16. Atlanta Symphony Hall. $39.50-$89.50. TM. Howard Jones. 8 p.m. Aug. «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
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American food culture started out gay. So when did it get so straight?
... a brilliant interpretation of the witch in a Metropolitan Opera production of Humperdinck's Hänsel and Gretel and, more recently, an article by ... «Slate Magazine, Jul 15»
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Australia spurning an Ashes drink with England will not dampen …
But there was also Engelbert Humperdinck topping the lot, so it all seemed a bit bandwagoning. Beyond that, life went on as usual. For cricket ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Family-friendly things to do July 16-19 | Miami Herald Miami Herald
... with a witch and her delicious gingerbread cottage, this enchanting production features music from the opera by Engelbert Humperdinck. «Miami Herald, Jul 15»
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Australia's most loved music of all time: The Tribal Mind Archive 2015
... Carly Simon 1973; In The Summertime, Mungo Jerry/ The Mixtures 1970; The Last Waltz, Engelbert Humperdinck 1967; We Can Work It Out/ ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
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UEA professor and his mother take on UN over ageism
“I was recently captain of the bowling team, I went to see Engelbert Humperdinck perform recently and I am going to the theatre in London soon ... «Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, Jul 15»
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The ten chart battles that changed music
Paul McCartney has since suggested that the tracks' psychedelic bent made them incomparable to Humperdinck's ouvre anyway. He told The ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
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