Arnold Bax

Summary

Arnold Bax is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Streatham^[2]. He was born on November 8, 1883^[3]. He died in Cork^[4]. He died on October 3, 1953^[5]. He worked as a classical composer^[6], poet^[7], writer^[8], pianist^[9], and conductor^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (331 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Arnold Bax's place of birth was Streatham^[2].
• Arnold Bax passed away in Cork^[4].
• Arnold Bax was born on November 8, 1883^[3].
• Arnold Bax died on October 3, 1953^[5].
• Burial took place at St. Finbarr's Cemetery^[12].
• Arnold Bax's father was Alfred Ridley Bax^[13].
• Arnold Bax held citizenship in United Kingdom^[14].
• Arnold Bax's professions included classical composer^[6].
• Arnold Bax worked as a poet^[7].
• Arnold Bax worked as a writer^[8].
• Arnold Bax's professions included pianist^[9].
• Arnold Bax worked as a conductor^[10].
• Arnold Bax's professions included composer^[15].
• Arnold Bax held the position of Master of the King's Music^[16].
• Arnold Bax's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Music^[17].
• A notable student of Arnold Bax was Margaret Sutherland^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Arnold Bax is Q15734289^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Arnold Bax is Symphony No. 4^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Arnold Bax is Symphony No. 2^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Arnold Bax is Symphony No. 1^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Arnold Bax is Symphony No. 3^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Arnold Bax is Symphony No. 5^[24].
• Arnold Bax received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order^[25].
• Arnold Bax received the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal^[26].
• Arnold Bax received the Knight Bachelor^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1883-11-08^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1953-10-03^[31]

• Genre(s): choral symphony, classical, romantic classical^[32]

• Community tags: british composer, choral symphony, classical, composer, romantic classical^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: 9138c4da-1959-445c-8ac8-ba917ec84b3a^[34]

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Origins and Family

Born in Streatham^[2], Arnold Bax… he was born on November 8, 1883^[3]. His father was Alfred Ridley Bax^[13].

Education

Arnold Bax was educated at Royal Academy of Music^[17]. Studied under Tobias Matthay^[35], a composer^[36], 1858–1945^[37], of United Kingdom^[38] and Frederick Corder^[39], a composer^[40], 1852–1932^[41], of United Kingdom^[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical composer^[6], poet^[7], writer^[8], pianist^[9], conductor^[10], and composer^[15]. Arnold Bax held the position of Master of the King's Music^[16]. A notable student of him was Margaret Sutherland^[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q15734289^[19], a musical work/composition^[43]; Symphony No. 4^[20], a musical work/composition^[44]; Symphony No. 2^[21], a musical work/composition^[45]; Symphony No. 1^[22], a musical work/composition^[46]; Symphony No. 3^[23], a musical work/composition^[47]; and Symphony No. 5^[24], a musical work/composition^[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order^[25], a knighthood^[49], in United Kingdom^[50]; Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal^[26], a class of award^[51], in United Kingdom^[52], founded in 1871^[53]; Knight Bachelor^[27], a title of honor^[54], in United Kingdom^[55], founded in 1300^[56]; and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal^[57], a music award^[58], in United Kingdom^[59], founded in 1924^[60].

Death and Burial

Arnold Bax died on October 3, 1953^[5]. He passed away in Cork^[4]. He is buried at St. Finbarr's Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Arnold Bax ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (331 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[61] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[62]

FAQs

Where was Arnold Bax born?

Born in Streatham^[2], Arnold Bax…

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^[13].

What did Arnold Bax do for work?

Arnold Bax worked as classical composer^[6], poet^[7], writer^[8], pianist^[9], and conductor^[10].

Where did Arnold Bax go to school?

Arnold Bax was educated at Royal Academy of Music^[17].

What awards did Arnold Bax receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order^[25], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal^[26], Knight Bachelor^[27], and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal^[57].