Johan Halvorsen
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Summary
Johan Halvorsen was born on March 15, 1864[1], in Drammen[2]. He died on December 4, 1935[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], concertmaster[7], violinist[8], and music arranger[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,641 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vår Frelsers gravlund[11]
- Father: Bernt Halvor Halvorsen[12]
- Mother: Johanne Hansdatter[13]
- Child: Stein Grieg Halvorsen[14]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[15]
- Native language: Norwegian[16]
- Occupation: orchestra leader[17]
- Educated at: University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[18]
- Notable work: Reisen til Julestjernen[19], Anne Pedersdotter[20], Quality Street[21]
- Award received: commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: symphony[25]
- Commons category: Johan Halvorsen[26]
- Residence: Oslo[27]
- Family name: Halvorsen[28]
- Given name: Johan[29]
- Student of: Gudbrand Bøhn[30]
- Depicted by: "1914-15 cm. Rekord!"[31], Johan Halvorsen[32]
- Instrument: violin[33]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[34], Hvem er Hvem? (1912)[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[36]
- List of works: list of compositions by Johan Halvorsen[37]
- Commons Creator page: Johan Halvorsen[38]
- Birth name: Johan August Halvorsen[39]
- Name in native language: Johan Halvorsen[40]
Why It Matters
Johan Halvorsen has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Johan Halvorsen born?
Johan Halvorsen's place of birth was Drammen[2].
Where did Johan Halvorsen die?
Johan Halvorsen died in Oslo[4].
Who were Johan Halvorsen's parents?
Johan Halvorsen's father was Bernt Halvor Halvorsen[12]. Johan Halvorsen's mother was Johanne Hansdatter[13].
What did Johan Halvorsen do for work?
Johan Halvorsen worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], concertmaster[7], violinist[8], and music arranger[9].
Where did Johan Halvorsen go to school?
Johan Halvorsen was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[18].
What awards did Johan Halvorsen receive?
Honors received include commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[22] and Commander of the Order of St. Olav[23].