Oliver Knussen
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Summary
Oliver Knussen was born on June 12, 1952[1], in Glasgow[2]. He died on July 8, 2018[3], in Snape[4]. He worked as a conductor[5] and composer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (306 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Snape[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Field of work: music[10]
- Educated at: The Purcell School for Young Musicians[11]
- Student: Minna Keal[12]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], Nemmers Prize in Music Composition[14], Stoeger Prize[15], The Queen's Medal for Music[16], Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards[17], Ditson Conductor's Award[18], Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Chamber-Scale Composition)[19], Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Conductor)[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: opera[22]
- Record label: Deutsche Grammophon[23]
- Residence: Snape[24]
- Given name: Oliver[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- List of works: list of compositions by Oliver Knussen[27]
Why It Matters
Oliver Knussen has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Oliver Knussen born?
Oliver Knussen's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
Where did Oliver Knussen die?
Oliver Knussen died in Snape[4].
What did Oliver Knussen do for work?
Oliver Knussen worked as a conductor[5] and composer[6].
Where did Oliver Knussen go to school?
Oliver Knussen was educated at The Purcell School for Young Musicians[11].
What awards did Oliver Knussen receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], Nemmers Prize in Music Composition[14], Stoeger Prize[15], and The Queen's Medal for Music[16].