Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov

Russian and Soviet composer, conductor , musicologist and music teacher (1859–1935)
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Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov
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Summary

Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov was born on November 7, 1859[1], in Gatchina[2]. He died on January 28, 1935[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and music arranger[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (700 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: November 19, 1859[11]
  • Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[12]
  • Spouse: Varvara Zarudnaya[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[14], Soviet Union[15]
  • Employer: Moscow Conservatory[16]
  • Educated at: Saint Petersburg Conservatory[17]
  • Student: Reinhold Glière[18], Feodor Koenemann[19], Vsevolod Zaderatsky[20], Зорич, Стефания Петровна[21], Andria Balanchivadze[22]
  • Notable work: Caucasian Sketches, Suite No. 1[23]
  • Award received: Order of the Red Banner of Labour[24], People's Artist of the RSFSR[25]
  • Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodox Church[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Genre: opera[28]
  • Commons category: Ippolitov-Ivanov Mikhail[29]
  • Family name: Ivanov[30]
  • Given name: Mikhail[31]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[32], Riemann's Music Dictionary[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[36], The Encyclopedia Americana[37], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 4[38], Faces of Moscow[39]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[40]
  • List of works: list of compositions by Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov[41]

Why It Matters

Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov born?

Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov was born in Gatchina[2].

Where did Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov die?

Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov passed away in Moscow[4].

Who was Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov married to?

Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov's spouses include Varvara Zarudnaya[13].

What did Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov do for work?

Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and music arranger[9].

Where did Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov go to school?

Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[17].

What awards did Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[24] and People's Artist of the RSFSR[25].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Q27775954. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  19. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [31] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [19] ↑ . Q27776711. wikidata.org.
  28. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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