Gustav Leonhardt
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Summary
Gustav Leonhardt was born on May 30, 1928[1], in 's-Graveland[2]. He died on January 16, 2012[3], in Amsterdam[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], organist[6], harpsichordist[7], choir director[8], and musicologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (795 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Netherlands[11]
- Spouse: Marie Leonhardt[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[13]
- Native language: Dutch[14]
- Occupation: university teacher[15], pianist[16], composer[17], musician[18], art collector[19], music arranger[20], actor[21]
- Field of work: music[22]
- Employer: Conservatorium van Amsterdam[23], University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[24], University of Siena[25]
- Educated at: Schola Cantorum Basiliensis[26], University of Vienna[27]
- Student: Anne-Catherine Bucher[28], Bob van Asperen[29], Pierre Hantaï[30], Élisabeth Joyé[31], Christopher Hogwood[32], Ton Koopman[33], Alan Curtis[34], Diane Bish[35], Léon Berben[36], Colin Tilney[37], Denis Bédard[38], Skip Sempé[39], Bernard Foccroulle[40], Frank Agsteribbe[41]
- Award received: Erasmus Prize[42], Zilveren Anjer[43], Bach Medal[44], honorary doctorate of the University of Metz[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Genre: classical music[47]
- Record label: Virgin Veritas[48], Philips Records[49], Teldec[50], Sony Classical[51], Alpha Classics[52]
- Commons category: Gustav Leonhardt[53]
- Cause of death: cancer[54]
- Family name: Leonhardt[55]
- Given name: Gustav[56]
- Work location: Amsterdam[57]
Why It Matters
Gustav Leonhardt has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Gustav Leonhardt born?
Gustav Leonhardt was born in 's-Graveland[2].
Where did Gustav Leonhardt die?
Gustav Leonhardt passed away in Amsterdam[4].
Who was Gustav Leonhardt married to?
Gustav Leonhardt's spouses include Marie Leonhardt[12].
What did Gustav Leonhardt do for work?
Gustav Leonhardt worked as a conductor[5], organist[6], harpsichordist[7], choir director[8], and musicologist[9].
Where did Gustav Leonhardt go to school?
Gustav Leonhardt was educated at Schola Cantorum Basiliensis[26] and University of Vienna[27].
What awards did Gustav Leonhardt receive?
Honors received include Erasmus Prize[42], Zilveren Anjer[43], Bach Medal[44], and honorary doctorate of the University of Metz[45].