Hans Abrahamsen
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Summary
Hans Abrahamsen was born on December 23, 1952[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], music teacher[4], and music educator[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (288 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: December 23, 1954[7], 1952[8]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[9]
- Field of work: music[10], music education[11]
- Employer: Royal Danish Academy of Music[12]
- Educated at: Royal Danish Academy of Music[13]
- Student: Svend Hvidtfelt Nielsen[14]
- Notable work: Walden[15], Stratifications[16], Tien studies voor piano[17], Nacht und Trompeten[18]
- Award received: Grawemeyer Awards[19], Léonie Sonning Music Prize[20], Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition[21], Nordic Council Music Prize[22], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: opera[25], contemporary classical music[26]
- Commons category: Hans Abrahamsen[27]
- Family name: Abrahamsen[28]
- Given name: Hans[29]
- Student of: Per Norgård[30], Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen[31]
- Nominated for: Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Large-Scale Composition)[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[33]
- Related category: Category:Compositions by Hans Abrahamsen[34]
Why It Matters
Hans Abrahamsen has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Hans Abrahamsen born?
Hans Abrahamsen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
What did Hans Abrahamsen do for work?
Hans Abrahamsen worked as a composer[3], music teacher[4], and music educator[5].
Where did Hans Abrahamsen go to school?
Hans Abrahamsen was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Music[13].
What awards did Hans Abrahamsen receive?
Honors received include Grawemeyer Awards[19], Léonie Sonning Music Prize[20], Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition[21], and Nordic Council Music Prize[22].