James Levine
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Summary
James Levine was born on June 23, 1943[1], in Cincinnati[2]. He died on March 9, 2021[3], in Palm Springs[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], pianist[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,365 views/month, #6,952 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Field of work: piano performance[11], classical music[12], conducting[13]
- Educated at: Juilliard School[14], Walnut Hills High School[15]
- Student: Vannina Santoni[16], Maria Ewing[17]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[18], Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[19], Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[20], Kennedy Center Honors[21], Ditson Conductor's Award[22]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: classical music[25]
- Record label: Deutsche Grammophon[26]
- Commons category: James Levine[27]
- Family name: Levine[28]
- Given name: James[29]
- Student of: Jean Morel[30], Rosina Lhévinne[31]
- Instrument: piano[32]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Name in native language: James Levine[35]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[36]
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Country: US[37]
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Began / founded: 1943-06-23[38]
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Ended / dissolved: 2021-03-09[39]
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Genre(s): classical[40]
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Community tags: american conductor, classical, conductor, pianist[41]
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MusicBrainz ID: 37a2d213-9c2b-4216-a02c-10b1e150c130[42]
Why It Matters
James Levine has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was James Levine born?
James Levine was born in Cincinnati[2].
Where did James Levine die?
James Levine died in Palm Springs[4].
What did James Levine do for work?
James Levine worked as a conductor[5], pianist[6], and musician[7].
Where did James Levine go to school?
James Levine was educated at Juilliard School[14] and Walnut Hills High School[15].
What awards did James Levine receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[18], Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[19], Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[20], and Kennedy Center Honors[21].