Eric Ericson

Swedish conductor (1918–2013)
Person human Q1351264
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Eric Ericson

Summary

Eric Ericson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Borås[2]. He was born on October 26, 1918[3]. He died in Stockholm[4]. He died on February 16, 2013[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], choir director[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Borås[2], Eric Ericson…
  • Eric Ericson died in Stockholm[4].
  • Eric Ericson was born on October 26, 1918[3].
  • Eric Ericson died on February 16, 2013[5].
  • Eric Ericson died on February 15, 2013[12].
  • Eric Ericson is buried at Skogskyrkogården[13].
  • Eric Ericson held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Eric Ericson's professions included conductor[6].
  • Eric Ericson worked as a choir director[7].
  • Eric Ericson's professions included music educator[8].
  • Eric Ericson worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Eric Ericson worked as a musician[10].
  • Eric Ericson was employed by Royal College of Music in Stockholm[15].
  • Eric Ericson's education included a stint at Royal College of Music in Stockholm[16].
  • Eric Ericson's education included a stint at Schola Cantorum de Paris[17].
  • A notable student of Eric Ericson was B. Tommy Andersson[18].
  • A notable student of Eric Ericson was Erik Westberg[19].
  • A notable student of Eric Ericson was Hans Georg Hinderberger[20].
  • A notable student of Eric Ericson was Martin Berger[21].
  • A notable student of Eric Ericson was Per Borin[22].
  • A notable student of Eric Ericson was Anders Eby[23].
  • Eric Ericson received the Litteris et Artibus[24].
  • Eric Ericson received the Léonie Sonning Music Prize[25].
  • Eric Ericson received the Professor[26].
  • Eric Ericson received the Q5212250[27].

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Origins and Family

Eric Ericson was born in Borås[2]. He was born on October 26, 1918[3].

Education

Educated at Royal College of Music in Stockholm[16], a higher education institution[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1771[30] and Schola Cantorum de Paris[17], a college of music[31], in France[32], founded in 1894[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], choir director[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and musician[10]. Eric Ericson was employed by Royal College of Music in Stockholm[15]. Notable students include B. Tommy Andersson[18], a conductor[34], b. 1964[35], of Sweden[36]; Erik Westberg[19], a conductor[37], b. 1956[38], of Sweden[39]; Hans Georg Hinderberger[20], a composer[40], b. 1970[41], of Germany[42]; Martin Berger[21], a musician[43], b. 1972[44], of Germany[45], specialised in choral conducting[46]; Per Borin[22]; and Anders Eby[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Litteris et Artibus[24], a medallion[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 1853[49]; Léonie Sonning Music Prize[25], a music award[50], in Denmark[51], founded in 1959[52]; Professor[26], a honorific prefix[53]; Q5212250[27], an award[54], founded in 1986[55]; honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[56], an award[57], in Sweden[58]; and Nordic Council Music Prize[59], a music award[60], in Denmark[61], founded in 1965[62].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 16, 2013[5] and February 15, 2013[12]. Eric Ericson passed away in Stockholm[4]. Burial took place at Skogskyrkogården[13].

Why It Matters

Eric Ericson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Eric Ericson born?

Eric Ericson's place of birth was Borås[2].

Where did Eric Ericson die?

Eric Ericson passed away in Stockholm[4].

What did Eric Ericson do for work?

Eric Ericson worked as conductor[6], choir director[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and musician[10].

Where did Eric Ericson go to school?

Eric Ericson was educated at Royal College of Music in Stockholm[16] and Schola Cantorum de Paris[17].

What awards did Eric Ericson receive?

Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[24], Léonie Sonning Music Prize[25], Professor[26], and Q5212250[27].

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Class ancestry

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  3. [64] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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