Alexander Glazounov

Russian composer, music teacher and conductor (1865-1936)
Person human Q25872
Alexander Glazounov
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Alexander Glazounov

Summary

Alexander Glazounov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on July 29, 1865[3]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on March 21, 1936[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], pedagogue[8], musicologist[9], and music educator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,178 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander Glazounov…
  • Alexander Glazounov passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Alexander Glazounov died in Paris[12].
  • Alexander Glazounov was born on July 29, 1865[3].
  • Alexander Glazounov died on March 21, 1936[5].
  • Burial took place at Tikhvin Cemetery[13].
  • Alexander Glazounov held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Alexander Glazounov held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Alexander Glazounov held citizenship in Russia[16].
  • Alexander Glazounov's professions included composer[6].
  • Alexander Glazounov worked as a conductor[7].
  • Alexander Glazounov's professions included pedagogue[8].
  • Alexander Glazounov's professions included musicologist[9].
  • Alexander Glazounov's professions included music educator[10].
  • Alexander Glazounov worked as a university teacher[17].
  • Alexander Glazounov was employed by Saint Petersburg Conservatory[18].
  • A notable student of Alexander Glazounov was Arthur Lourié[19].
  • A notable student of Alexander Glazounov was Natalia Pravosudovich[20].
  • A notable student of Alexander Glazounov was Mikhail Klimov[21].
  • A notable student of Alexander Glazounov was Dimitri Tiomkin[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Glazounov is String Quartet No. 2[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Glazounov is Saxophone Concerto[24].
  • Alexander Glazounov received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[25].
  • Alexander Glazounov is recorded as male[26].
  • Alexander Glazounov's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Glazounov's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on July 29, 1865[3].

Education

Alexander Glazounov studied under Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], pedagogue[8], musicologist[9], music educator[10], and university teacher[17]. Alexander Glazounov was employed by Saint Petersburg Conservatory[18]. Notable students include Arthur Lourié[19], a composer[29], 1892–1966[30], of Russian Empire[31], specialised in music[32]; Natalia Pravosudovich[20], a composer[33], 1899–1988[34]; Mikhail Klimov[21], a choir director[35], 1881–1937[36], of Russian Empire[37]; and Dimitri Tiomkin[22], a pianist[38], 1894–1979[39], of United States[40], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[41], specialised in film score[42].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include String Quartet No. 2[23], a musical work/composition[43] and Saxophone Concerto[24], a saxophone concerto[44], founded in 1934[45]. Things named for Alexander Glazounov include Glazunov Glacier[46].

Recognition

Alexander Glazounov received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[25].

Death and Burial

Alexander Glazounov died on March 21, 1936[5]. Recorded place of death include Neuilly-sur-Seine[4], a commune of France[47], in France[48] and Paris[12], a commune of France[49], in France[50], founded in -0300[51]. He is buried at Tikhvin Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Alexander Glazounov ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,178 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 90 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include Glazunov Glacier[46].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Glazounov born?

Alexander Glazounov's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Alexander Glazounov die?

Alexander Glazounov passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

What did Alexander Glazounov do for work?

Alexander Glazounov worked as composer[6], conductor[7], pedagogue[8], musicologist[9], and music educator[10].

What awards did Alexander Glazounov receive?

Honors received include People's Artist of the RSFSR[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [16] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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  1. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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