Mieczysław Weinberg
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Summary
Mieczysław Weinberg was born on December 8, 1919[1], in Warsaw[2]. He died on February 26, 1996[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a composer[5] and pianist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,959 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: February 2, 1996[8]
- Place of burial: Domodedovo Cemetery[9]
- Father: Samuil Weinberg[10]
- Spouse: Natalia Michoels[11]
- Country of citizenship: Second Polish Republic[12], Soviet Union[13], Russia[14]
- Educated at: Chopin University of Music[15], Belarusian State Academy of Music[16]
- Notable work: Fluitconcert nr. 1 (Weinberg)[17], Symphony No. 4[18], Fantasie voor cello en orkest (Weinberg)[19], Fluitconcert nr. 2 (Weinberg)[20]
- Award received: USSR State Prize[21], People's Artist of the RSFSR[22], Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[23]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodox Church[24]
- Influenced by: Dmitri Shostakovich[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Genre: opera[27], symphony[28]
- Family name: Weinberg[29], Wajnberg[30]
- Given name: Mieczysław[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Mieczysław Weinberg[32]
- Student of: Józef Turczyński[33], Vasily Zolotarev[34]
- Instrument: piano[35]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[36], Faces of Moscow[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[38], Polish[39]
- List of works: list of compositions by Mieczyslaw Weinberg[40]
- Name in native language: Mojsze Wajnberg[41]
- Start of work period: 1933[42]
Why It Matters
Mieczysław Weinberg has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He has been cited as an influence by Dmitri Shostakovich[45], a classical composer[46], 1906–1975[47], of Russian Empire[48], awarded the Stalin Prize[49], specialised in opera[50].
FAQs
Where was Mieczysław Weinberg born?
Mieczysław Weinberg's place of birth was Warsaw[2].
Where did Mieczysław Weinberg die?
Mieczysław Weinberg passed away in Moscow[4].
Who were Mieczysław Weinberg's parents?
Mieczysław Weinberg's father was Samuil Weinberg[10].
Who was Mieczysław Weinberg married to?
Mieczysław Weinberg's spouses include Natalia Michoels[11].
What did Mieczysław Weinberg do for work?
Mieczysław Weinberg worked as a composer[5] and pianist[6].
Where did Mieczysław Weinberg go to school?
Mieczysław Weinberg was educated at Chopin University of Music[15] and Belarusian State Academy of Music[16].
What awards did Mieczysław Weinberg receive?
Honors received include USSR State Prize[21], People's Artist of the RSFSR[22], and Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[23].
Who did Mieczysław Weinberg influence?
Mieczysław Weinberg has been cited as an influence by Dmitri Shostakovich[45].