Biography of Jenö Takács (1902-2005)

Born in Siegendorf

First piano lessons

Studies in Vienna with Joseph Marx (composition), Paul Weingarten (piano), Hans Gál (counterpoint) and Guido Adler (theory)

Continous letter exchange with Bela Bartok

Marries Gertrude Christy and professorship for piano at Cairo conservatory

Professorship for piano and composition in Manila (Philippines)

Return to the engagement in Cairo

Divorce

Moves to his parents in Sopron (Hungary) to prevent abuse of his music by the national socialists

Lectureship for piano in Szombathely

Head of music school in Pecs, becoming a conservatory by his guidance

Marries Eva Pasteiner

Leaves communistic Hungary and ends after several movements in Steiermark (Austria)

Professorship for piano and composition at College-Conservatory of University of Cincinnati (Ohio/USA)

Decoration of Burgenland and honorary citizen of Siegendorf

National award of Austria

After emeritation he returns to Siegendorf, dedicating all his time to composing, several medals and awards

World premiere of the Serenade nach Altgrazer Kontratänzen by the Niederösterreichisches Woodwind Quintett in Vienna

Dies in Eisenstadt

Foundation of Jenö Takács foundation