Bernard Haitink
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Summary
Bernard Haitink was born on March 4, 1929[1], in Amsterdam[2]. He died on October 21, 2021[3], in London[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], violinist[6], choir director[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,990 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: October 22, 2021[10]
- Place of burial: Brompton Cemetery[11]
- Father: Willem Herman Leonard Haitink[12]
- Mother: Anna Clara Verschaffelt[13]
- Spouse: Πατρίσια Μπλούμφιλντ[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[15]
- Native language: Dutch[16]
- Field of work: conducting[17]
- Educated at: Conservatorium van Amsterdam[18]
- Student: Dionysis Grammenos[19]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Erasmus Prize[21], Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[22], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[23], Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[24], Hans von Bülow Medal[25], honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music[26], Officer of the Order of the Crown[27], Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau[28], Companion of Honour[29], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[30], International Opera Award[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Genre: classical music[33]
- Record label: Philips Records[34], Philips Classics Records[35], Decca[36], EMI[37]
- Discography: Bernard Haitink discography[38]
- Commons category: Bernard Haitink[39]
- Family name: Haitink[40]
- Given name: Bernard[41]
- Work location: Amsterdam[42]
- Student of: Ferdinand Leitner[43]
- Instrument: violin[44]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[46]
- Birth name: Bernard Johan Herman Haitink[47]
- Name in native language: Bernard Haitink[48]
Why It Matters
Bernard Haitink has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Bernard Haitink born?
Bernard Haitink's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
Where did Bernard Haitink die?
Bernard Haitink passed away in London[4].
Who were Bernard Haitink's parents?
Bernard Haitink's father was Willem Herman Leonard Haitink[12]. Bernard Haitink's mother was Anna Clara Verschaffelt[13].
Who was Bernard Haitink married to?
Bernard Haitink's spouses include Πατρίσια Μπλούμφιλντ[14].
What did Bernard Haitink do for work?
Bernard Haitink worked as a conductor[5], violinist[6], choir director[7], and musician[8].
Where did Bernard Haitink go to school?
Bernard Haitink was educated at Conservatorium van Amsterdam[18].
What awards did Bernard Haitink receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Erasmus Prize[21], Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[22], and Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[23].