Garbis Aprikian

Armenian composer
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Garbis Aprikian

Summary

Garbis Aprikian is a human[1]. Born in Alexandria[2], he… he was born on October 6, 1926[3]. He passed away in Malakoff[4]. He died on October 15, 2024[5]. He worked as a singer[6], musicologist[7], composer[8], and choir director[9]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Alexandria[2], Garbis Aprikian…
  • Garbis Aprikian died in Malakoff[4].
  • Garbis Aprikian was born on October 6, 1926[3].
  • Garbis Aprikian died on October 15, 2024[5].
  • Garbis Aprikian is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Garbis Aprikian was Gorune Aprikian[12].
  • A child of Garbis Aprikian was Ara Aprikian[13].
  • Garbis Aprikian held citizenship in France[14].
  • Garbis Aprikian's professions included singer[6].
  • Garbis Aprikian worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Garbis Aprikian's professions included composer[8].
  • Garbis Aprikian worked as a choir director[9].
  • Garbis Aprikian held the position of choir director[15].
  • Garbis Aprikian's education included a stint at École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[16].
  • Garbis Aprikian was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[17].
  • Garbis Aprikian received the Medal of the City of Paris[18].
  • Garbis Aprikian received the Khorenatsi medal[19].
  • Garbis Aprikian received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[20].
  • Garbis Aprikian received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[21].
  • Garbis Aprikian is recorded as male[22].
  • Garbis Aprikian's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Garbis Aprikian's record label is recorded as Harmonia Mundi[24].
  • Garbis Aprikian's record label is recorded as Philips Records[25].
  • Garbis Aprikian's given name is recorded as Garbis[26].
  • Garbis Aprikian's instrument is recorded as voice[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Garbis Aprikian was born in Alexandria[2]. He was born on October 6, 1926[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[16], a college of music[28], in France[29], founded in 1919[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Conservatoire de Paris[17], a grande école[32], in France[33], founded in 1795[34], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], musicologist[7], composer[8], and choir director[9]. Garbis Aprikian held the position of choir director[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of the City of Paris[18], a medallion[36], in France[37], founded in 1911[38]; Khorenatsi medal[19], a medallion[39], in Armenia[40], founded in 1993[41]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[20], a grade of an order[42], in France[43]; and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[21], a grade of an order[44], in France[45].

Personal Life

Children include Gorune Aprikian[12], a film director[46], b. 1959[47], of France[48] and Ara Aprikian[13], a television executive[49], b. 1966[50], of France[51].

Death and Burial

Garbis Aprikian died on October 15, 2024[5]. He passed away in Malakoff[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Garbis Aprikian is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Garbis Aprikian born?

Garbis Aprikian was born in Alexandria[2].

Where did Garbis Aprikian die?

Garbis Aprikian died in Malakoff[4].

What did Garbis Aprikian do for work?

Garbis Aprikian worked as singer[6], musicologist[7], composer[8], and choir director[9].

Where did Garbis Aprikian go to school?

Garbis Aprikian was educated at École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[16] and Conservatoire de Paris[17].

What awards did Garbis Aprikian receive?

Honors received include Medal of the City of Paris[18], Khorenatsi medal[19], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[20], and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . armenews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . culture.gouv.fr. culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . armenews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Medal of the City of Paris, Khorenatsi medal, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ +1
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