André Watts
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Summary
André Watts was born on June 20, 1946[1], in Nuremberg[2]. He died on July 12, 2023[3], in Bloomington[4]. He worked as a classical pianist[5] and academic musician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (623 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[9]
- Employer: Indiana University Bloomington[10]
- Educated at: The University of the Arts[11], Peabody Institute[12]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[13]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: classical music[16]
- Record label: EMI[17], Columbia Records[18], Sony Classical[19]
- Voice type: alto[20]
- Cause of death: cancer[21]
- Family name: Watts[22]
- Given name: André[23]
- Official website: http://www.cmartists.com/artists/andre-watts.htm[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Instrument: piano[26]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28], English[29]
- Name in native language: André Watts[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[31]
Why It Matters
André Watts has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was André Watts born?
André Watts's place of birth was Nuremberg[2].
Where did André Watts die?
André Watts passed away in Bloomington[4].
What did André Watts do for work?
André Watts worked as a classical pianist[5] and academic musician[6].
Where did André Watts go to school?
André Watts was educated at The University of the Arts[11] and Peabody Institute[12].
What awards did André Watts receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[13].