Serge Koussevitzky

Russian and American conductor, composer, and double-bassist (1874–1951)
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Serge Koussevitzky
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Serge Koussevitzky

Summary

Serge Koussevitzky is a human[1]. Born in Vyshny Volochyok[2], he… he was born on July 26, 1874[3]. He died in Boston[4]. He died on June 4, 1951[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], musician[8], and music educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,857 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Serge Koussevitzky's place of birth was Vyshny Volochyok[2].
  • Serge Koussevitzky died in Boston[4].
  • Serge Koussevitzky was born on July 26, 1874[3].
  • Serge Koussevitzky died on June 4, 1951[5].
  • Burial took place at Church on the Hill Cemetery[11].
  • Serge Koussevitzky was married to Natalie Koussevitzky[12].
  • Among Serge Koussevitzky's spouses was Olga Koussevitzky[13].
  • Serge Koussevitzky held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Serge Koussevitzky held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Serge Koussevitzky held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Serge Koussevitzky's professions included composer[6].
  • Serge Koussevitzky worked as a conductor[7].
  • Serge Koussevitzky worked as a musician[8].
  • Serge Koussevitzky's professions included music educator[9].
  • Serge Koussevitzky's field of work was music[17].
  • Serge Koussevitzky's field of work was conducting[18].
  • Serge Koussevitzky's field of work was double bass performance[19].
  • A notable student of Serge Koussevitzky was Lukas Foss[20].
  • Serge Koussevitzky was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Serge Koussevitzky is recorded as male[22].
  • Serge Koussevitzky's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Serge Koussevitzky's genre is classical music[24].
  • Serge Koussevitzky's Commons category is recorded as Serge Koussevitzky[25].
  • Serge Koussevitzky's archives at is recorded as Library of Congress Music Division[26].
  • Serge Koussevitzky's family name is recorded as Koussevitzky[27].

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Origins and Family

Serge Koussevitzky's place of birth was Vyshny Volochyok[2]. He was born on July 26, 1874[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], musician[8], and music educator[9]. Fields of work include music[17], a type of arts[28]; conducting[18], an activity[29]; and double bass performance[19]. A notable student of Serge Koussevitzky was Lukas Foss[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Natalie Koussevitzky[12], a sculptor[30], 1881–1942[31], of Russian Empire[32] and Olga Koussevitzky[13], a patron of the arts[33], 1901–1978[34].

Death and Burial

Serge Koussevitzky died on June 4, 1951[5]. He died in Boston[4]. He is buried at Church on the Hill Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Serge Koussevitzky include Tanglewood[35], a music venue[36], in United States[37], founded in 1938[38].

Why It Matters

Serge Koussevitzky ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,857 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 79 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Tanglewood[35], a music venue[36], in United States[37], founded in 1938[38].

FAQs

Where was Serge Koussevitzky born?

Serge Koussevitzky was born in Vyshny Volochyok[2].

Where did Serge Koussevitzky die?

Serge Koussevitzky passed away in Boston[4].

Who was Serge Koussevitzky married to?

Serge Koussevitzky's spouses include Natalie Koussevitzky[12] and Olga Koussevitzky[13].

What did Serge Koussevitzky do for work?

Serge Koussevitzky worked as composer[6], conductor[7], musician[8], and music educator[9].

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  1. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Anti-Strange-Ipek-Action · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 5w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → serge-koussevitzky
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  7. 15w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0334481-Kusevickij-Sergej-Aleksandrovic-18741951
    Spouse → Natalie Koussevitzky, Olga Koussevitzky
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  8. 21w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
    Work location → Paris
    Student → Lukas Foss
    Instrument → double bass
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