Havergal Brian
British composer (1876–1972)
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Summary
Havergal Brian was born on January 29, 1876[1], in Stoke-on-Trent[2]. He died on November 28, 1972[3], in Shoreham-by-Sea[4]. He worked as a composer[5] and music critic[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (517 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Notable work: Symfonie nr. 4 (Brian)[10], Symfonie nr. 6 (Brian)[11], Symfonie nr. 16 (Brian)[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Genre: opera[14], symphony[15]
- Commons category: Havergal Brian[16]
- Family name: Brian[17]
- Given name: Havergal[18]
- Instrument: pipe organ[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
- List of works: list of compositions by Havergal Brian[21]
- Related category: Category:Compositions by Havergal Brian[22]
Why It Matters
Havergal Brian has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Havergal Brian born?
Havergal Brian's place of birth was Stoke-on-Trent[2].
Where did Havergal Brian die?
Havergal Brian died in Shoreham-by-Sea[4].