Bohuslav Martinů

Czech composer (1890–1959)
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Bohuslav Martinů

Summary

Bohuslav Martinů is a human[1]. He was born in Polička[2]. He was born on December 8, 1890[3]. He passed away in Liestal[4]. He died on August 28, 1959[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], librettist[7], composer[8], and draftsperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,189 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Bohuslav Martinů was born in Polička[2].
  • Bohuslav Martinů died in Liestal[4].
  • Bohuslav Martinů died in Basel[11].
  • Bohuslav Martinů was born on December 8, 1890[3].
  • Bohuslav Martinů died on August 28, 1959[5].
  • Bohuslav Martinů is buried at Grave of Bohuslav Martinů[12].
  • Bohuslav Martinů's father was Ferdinand Martinů[13].
  • Among Bohuslav Martinů's spouses was Charlotte Martinu[14].
  • Bohuslav Martinů held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Bohuslav Martinů held citizenship in Cisleithania[16].
  • Bohuslav Martinů held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[17].
  • Bohuslav Martinů is identified as part of the Czechs ethnic group[18].
  • Bohuslav Martinů worked as a classical composer[6].
  • Bohuslav Martinů worked as a librettist[7].
  • Bohuslav Martinů worked as a composer[8].
  • Bohuslav Martinů worked as a draftsperson[9].
  • Among Bohuslav Martinů's employers was Princeton University[19].
  • Bohuslav Martinů's education included a stint at Prague Conservatory[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Bohuslav Martinů is Ariane[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Bohuslav Martinů is Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Bohuslav Martinů is Les Larmes du couteau[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Bohuslav Martinů is What Men Live By[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Bohuslav Martinů is The Opening of the Wells[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Bohuslav Martinů is Juliette[26].
  • Bohuslav Martinů received the Guggenheim Fellowship[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Polička[2], Bohuslav Martinů… he was born on December 8, 1890[3]. His father was Ferdinand Martinů[13]. He is identified as part of the Czechs ethnic group[18].

Education

Bohuslav Martinů was educated at Prague Conservatory[20]. Studied under Albert Roussel[28], a classical composer[29], 1869–1937[30], of France[31], awarded the Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[32], specialised in classical music[33]; Arthur Honegger[34], a classical composer[35], 1892–1955[36], of Switzerland[37], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[38], specialised in music[39]; and Josef Suk[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], librettist[7], composer[8], and draftsperson[9]. Among Bohuslav Martinů's employers was Princeton University[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ariane[21], a dramatico-musical work[41], founded in 1958[42]; Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra[22], a musical work/composition[43], founded in 1955[44]; Les Larmes du couteau[23], a dramatico-musical work[45], founded in 1928[46]; What Men Live By[24], a television opera[47]; The Opening of the Wells[25], a musical work/composition[48], founded in 1955[49]; and Juliette[26], a dramatico-musical work[50]. Things named for Bohuslav Martinů include 3081 Martinůboh[51], an asteroid[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[27], a fellowship grant[53], in United States[54], founded in 1925[55]; Rome Prize[56], an art prize[57], in United States[58]; and Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 2nd class[59], a grade of an order[60], in Czech Republic[61].

Personal Life

Among Bohuslav Martinů's spouses was Charlotte Martinu[14].

Death and Burial

Bohuslav Martinů died on August 28, 1959[5]. Recorded place of death include Liestal[4], a Municipality of Switzerland[62], in Switzerland[63] and Basel[11], a Municipality of Switzerland[64], in Switzerland[65]. He is buried at Grave of him[12].

Why It Matters

Bohuslav Martinů ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,189 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

Entities named for him include 3081 Martinůboh[51], an asteroid[52].

FAQs

Where was Bohuslav Martinů born?

Bohuslav Martinů's place of birth was Polička[2].

Where did Bohuslav Martinů die?

Bohuslav Martinů died in Liestal[4].

Who were Bohuslav Martinů's parents?

Bohuslav Martinů's father was Ferdinand Martinů[13].

Who was Bohuslav Martinů married to?

Bohuslav Martinů's spouses include Charlotte Martinu[14].

What did Bohuslav Martinů do for work?

Bohuslav Martinů worked as classical composer[6], librettist[7], composer[8], and draftsperson[9].

Where did Bohuslav Martinů go to school?

Bohuslav Martinů was educated at Prague Conservatory[20].

What awards did Bohuslav Martinů receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[27], Rome Prize[56], and Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 2nd class[59].

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