Albert Roussel
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Summary
Albert Roussel was born on April 5, 1869[1], in Tourcoing[2]. He died on August 23, 1937[3], in Royan[4]. He worked as a classical composer[5], choreographer[6], pianist[7], musicologist[8], and music educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (894 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Varengeville-Sur-Mer Churchyard[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Occupation: university teacher[13], composer[14], conductor[15]
- Field of work: classical music[16]
- Educated at: École Navale[17], Collège Stanislas de Paris[18], Schola Cantorum de Paris[19]
- Student: Roland-Manuel[20], Bohuslav Martinů[21]
- Notable work: Les rêves[22]
- Award received: Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: opera[25], symphony[26]
- Commons category: Albert Roussel[27]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[28]
- Family name: Roussel[29]
- Given name: Albert[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Albert Roussel[31]
- Described at URL: https://c-royan.com/fr/s-1/385/1/1/rond-point-albert-roussel-les-noms-des-rues-de-royan[32]
- Student of: Vincent d'Indy[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Instrument: piano[35]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[36], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[38]
- List of works: list of compositions by Albert Roussel[39]
- Birth name: Albert Charles Paul Marie Roussel[40]
- Name in native language: Albert Roussel[41]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[42]
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Country: FR[43]
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Began / founded: 1869-04-05[44]
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Ended / dissolved: 1937-08-23[45]
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Genre(s): classical[46]
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Community tags: classical, composer, french composer[47]
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MusicBrainz ID: a8788391-fc91-4185-8c8c-bf70292dca49[48]
Why It Matters
Albert Roussel has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Albert Roussel born?
Albert Roussel's place of birth was Tourcoing[2].
Where did Albert Roussel die?
Albert Roussel died in Royan[4].
What did Albert Roussel do for work?
Albert Roussel worked as a classical composer[5], choreographer[6], pianist[7], musicologist[8], and music educator[9].
Where did Albert Roussel go to school?
Albert Roussel was educated at École Navale[17], Collège Stanislas de Paris[18], and Schola Cantorum de Paris[19].
What awards did Albert Roussel receive?
Honors received include Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[23].