James MacMillan
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James MacMillan
Summary
James MacMillan is a human[1]. Born in Kilwinning[2], he… he was born on July 16, 1959[3]. He worked as a conductor[4], composer[5], musicologist[6], university teacher[7], and pianist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- James MacMillan was born in Kilwinning[2].
- James MacMillan was born on July 16, 1959[3].
- James MacMillan held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
- James MacMillan's professions included conductor[4].
- James MacMillan's professions included composer[5].
- James MacMillan's professions included musicologist[6].
- James MacMillan's professions included university teacher[7].
- James MacMillan's professions included pianist[8].
- James MacMillan worked as a musician[11].
- Among James MacMillan's employers was University of Manchester[12].
- James MacMillan's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[13].
- James MacMillan was educated at Durham University[14].
- A notable work attributed to James MacMillan is The Confession of Isobel Gowdie[15].
- James MacMillan received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
- James MacMillan received the honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music[17].
- James MacMillan received the Knight Bachelor[18].
- James MacMillan received the Classic Brit Awards[19].
- James MacMillan received the Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Opera and Music Theatre)[20].
- James MacMillan received the honorary doctorate[21].
- James MacMillan was a member of Latin Mass Society of England and Wales[22].
- James MacMillan's religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].
- James MacMillan is recorded as male[24].
- James MacMillan's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- James MacMillan's noble title is recorded as Knight Bachelor[26].
- James MacMillan's genre is opera[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1959-07-16[30]
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Genre(s): classical, modern classical[31]
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Community tags: classical, composer, conductor, modern classical, scottish composer, scottish conductor[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 11720cff-63ef-4eda-9e2f-f40c80e13e2d[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Kilwinning[2], James MacMillan… he was born on July 16, 1959[3].
Education
Educated at University of Edinburgh[13], a public university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1583[36], headquartered in Edinburgh[37] and Durham University[14], a collegiate university[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1832[40], headquartered in Durham[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[4], composer[5], musicologist[6], university teacher[7], pianist[8], and musician[11]. Among James MacMillan's employers was University of Manchester[12].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to James MacMillan is The Confession of Isobel Gowdie[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music[17], an award[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Knight Bachelor[18], a title of honor[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1300[48]; Classic Brit Awards[19], a group of awards[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 2000[51]; Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Opera and Music Theatre)[20], a class of award[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1990[54]; and honorary doctorate[21], a title of honor[55].
Personal Life
James MacMillan's religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].
Why It Matters
James MacMillan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was James MacMillan born?
James MacMillan was born in Kilwinning[2].
What did James MacMillan do for work?
James MacMillan worked as conductor[4], composer[5], musicologist[6], university teacher[7], and pianist[8].
Where did James MacMillan go to school?
James MacMillan was educated at University of Edinburgh[13] and Durham University[14].
What awards did James MacMillan receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music[17], Knight Bachelor[18], and Classic Brit Awards[19].