Albert Lavignac

French composer (1846-1916)
Person human Q1934522
Albert Lavignac
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Albert Lavignac

Summary

Albert Lavignac is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on January 21, 1846[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on May 28, 1916[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], pianist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Albert Lavignac…
  • Albert Lavignac died in Paris[4].
  • Albert Lavignac was born on January 21, 1846[3].
  • Albert Lavignac was born on January 12, 1846[12].
  • Albert Lavignac was born on January 22, 1846[13].
  • Albert Lavignac died on May 28, 1916[5].
  • Albert Lavignac held citizenship in France[14].
  • Albert Lavignac worked as a composer[6].
  • Albert Lavignac's professions included musicologist[7].
  • Albert Lavignac worked as a music educator[8].
  • Albert Lavignac's professions included pianist[9].
  • Albert Lavignac worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Albert Lavignac was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[15].
  • Albert Lavignac's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[16].
  • A notable student of Albert Lavignac was Claude Debussy[17].
  • A notable student of Albert Lavignac was Vincent d'Indy[18].
  • A notable student of Albert Lavignac was Florent Schmitt[19].
  • A notable student of Albert Lavignac was Gabriel Pierné[20].
  • A notable student of Albert Lavignac was Amédée Gastoué[21].
  • A notable student of Albert Lavignac was Philipp Jarnach[22].
  • Albert Lavignac received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Albert Lavignac is recorded as male[24].
  • Albert Lavignac's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Albert Lavignac is associated with the classical music movement[26].
  • Albert Lavignac's genre is classical music[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FR[29]

  • Began / founded: 1846-01-21[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1916-05-28[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 9e58df1f-f922-431b-b548-857de24cdf88[32]

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Origins and Family

Albert Lavignac's place of birth was Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 21, 1846[3], January 12, 1846[12], and January 22, 1846[13].

Education

Albert Lavignac was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16]. Studied under Antoine-François Marmontel[33], a pianist[34], 1816–1898[35], of France[36], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[37]; François Benoist[38], an organist[39], 1794–1878[40], of France[41], awarded the Prix de Rome[42]; and Ambroise Thomas[43], a composer[44], 1811–1896[45], of France[46], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[47], specialised in performing arts[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], pianist[9], and university teacher[10]. Among Albert Lavignac's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[15]. Notable students include Claude Debussy[17], a composer[49], 1862–1918[50], of France[51], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[52]; Vincent d'Indy[18], a composer[53], 1851–1931[54], of France[55], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[56], specialised in music education[57]; Florent Schmitt[19], a composer[58], 1870–1958[59], of France[60], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[61]; Gabriel Pierné[20], a conductor[62], 1863–1937[63], of France[64], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[65]; Amédée Gastoué[21], a composer[66], 1873–1943[67], of France[68], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[69]; and Philipp Jarnach[22], a composer[70], 1892–1982[71], of Germany[72], awarded the Bach Prize of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg[73].

Recognition

Albert Lavignac received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].

Death and Burial

Albert Lavignac died on May 28, 1916[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Albert Lavignac ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

FAQs

Where was Albert Lavignac born?

Born in Paris[2], Albert Lavignac…

Where did Albert Lavignac die?

Albert Lavignac died in Paris[4].

What did Albert Lavignac do for work?

Albert Lavignac worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], pianist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Albert Lavignac go to school?

Albert Lavignac was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16].

What awards did Albert Lavignac receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [74] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [75] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Paris
    Educated at Conservatoire de Paris
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    Described by source Riemann's Music Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)
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