Arnold Bax
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Summary
Arnold Bax was born on November 8, 1883[1], in Streatham[2]. He died on October 3, 1953[3], in Cork[4]. He worked as a classical composer[5], poet[6], writer[7], pianist[8], and conductor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,058 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Finbarr's Cemetery[11]
- Father: Alfred Ridley Bax[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Occupation: composer[14]
- Position held: Master of the King's Music[15]
- Educated at: Royal Academy of Music[16]
- Student: Margaret Sutherland[17]
- Notable work: Symphonietta Finale[18], Symphony No. 4[19], Symphony No. 2[20], Symphony No. 1[21], Symphony No. 3[22], Symphony No. 5[23], Symphony No. 6[24], Symphony No. 7[25]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[26], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[27], Knight Bachelor[28], Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: symphony[31], opera[32]
- Commons category: Arnold Bax[33]
- Family name: Bax[34]
- Given name: Arnold[35]
- Relative: Carlos Sobrino Rivas[36]
- Student of: Tobias Matthay[37], Frederick Corder[38]
- Instrument: piano[39]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[40], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- List of works: list of compositions by Arnold Bax[43]
Why It Matters
Arnold Bax has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Arnold Bax born?
Arnold Bax's place of birth was Streatham[2].
Where did Arnold Bax die?
Arnold Bax passed away in Cork[4].
Who were Arnold Bax's parents?
Arnold Bax's father was Alfred Ridley Bax[12].
What did Arnold Bax do for work?
Arnold Bax worked as a classical composer[5], poet[6], writer[7], pianist[8], and conductor[9].
Where did Arnold Bax go to school?
Arnold Bax was educated at Royal Academy of Music[16].
What awards did Arnold Bax receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[26], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[27], Knight Bachelor[28], and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[29].