Diran Alexanian

cello teacher (1881-1954)
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Diran Alexanian

Summary

Diran Alexanian is a human[1]. He was born in Constantinople[2]. He was born on April 2, 1881[3]. He died in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc[4]. He died on July 27, 1954[5]. He worked as a cellist[6], composer[7], cello teacher[8], and conductor[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Diran Alexanian was born in Constantinople[2].
  • Diran Alexanian died in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc[4].
  • Diran Alexanian was born on April 2, 1881[3].
  • Diran Alexanian was born on April 12, 1881[11].
  • Diran Alexanian died on July 27, 1954[5].
  • Diran Alexanian held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Diran Alexanian held citizenship in France[13].
  • Diran Alexanian is identified as part of the Armenians ethnic group[14].
  • Diran Alexanian's professions included cellist[6].
  • Diran Alexanian worked as a composer[7].
  • Diran Alexanian worked as a cello teacher[8].
  • Diran Alexanian's professions included conductor[9].
  • Among Diran Alexanian's employers was Manhattan School of Music[15].
  • Among Diran Alexanian's employers was Peabody Institute[16].
  • Diran Alexanian was employed by École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[17].
  • A notable student of Diran Alexanian was Ecaterina Fotino-Negru[18].
  • A notable student of Diran Alexanian was Bernard Greenhouse[19].
  • A notable student of Diran Alexanian was David Soyer[20].
  • A notable student of Diran Alexanian was Raya Garbousova[21].
  • A notable student of Diran Alexanian was Mischa Schneider[22].
  • Diran Alexanian is recorded as male[23].
  • Diran Alexanian's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Diran Alexanian's Commons category is recorded as Diran Alexanian[25].
  • Diran Alexanian's residence is recorded as United States[26].
  • Diran Alexanian's family name is recorded as Alexanian[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Diran Alexanian was born in Constantinople[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 2, 1881[3] and April 12, 1881[11]. He is identified as part of the Armenians ethnic group[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cellist[6], composer[7], cello teacher[8], and conductor[9]. Employers include Manhattan School of Music[15], a conservatory[28], in United States[29], founded in 1917[30]; Peabody Institute[16], a conservatory[31], in United States[32], founded in 1857[33], headquartered in Baltimore[34]; and École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[17], a college of music[35], in France[36], founded in 1919[37], headquartered in Paris[38]. Notable students include Ecaterina Fotino-Negru[18], a pianist[39], 1902–1991[40], of Romania[41]; Bernard Greenhouse[19], a cellist[42], 1916–2011[43], of United States[44], specialised in music[45]; David Soyer[20], a cellist[46], 1923–2010[47], of United States[48]; Raya Garbousova[21], a cellist[49], 1909–1997[50], of United States[51]; and Mischa Schneider[22], an assistant director[52], 1903–1985[53].

Death and Burial

Diran Alexanian died on July 27, 1954[5]. He died in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc[4].

Why It Matters

Diran Alexanian has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Diran Alexanian born?

Born in Constantinople[2], Diran Alexanian…

Where did Diran Alexanian die?

Diran Alexanian died in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc[4].

What did Diran Alexanian do for work?

Diran Alexanian worked as cellist[6], composer[7], cello teacher[8], and conductor[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Armenian Concise Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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