Stephen Kovacevich

American pianist and conductor
Person human Q1503615
Stephen Kovacevich
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Summary

Stephen Kovacevich was born on October 17, 1940[1], in San Pedro[2]. He has worked as a pianist[3], conductor[4], and musician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,574 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Child: Stéphanie Argerich[7], Matt Bishop[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Student: Alissa Firsova[10]
  • Award received: Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Commons category: Stephen Kovacevich[13]
  • Unmarried partner: Martha Argerich[14]
  • Family name: Kovačević[15]
  • Given name: Stephen[16]
  • Student of: Myra Hess[17]
  • Instrument: piano[18]
  • Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
  • P14750: 44E0-9FAB-CCC9-2422-EEC4[21]

Why It Matters

Stephen Kovacevich has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Stephen Kovacevich born?

Stephen Kovacevich was born in San Pedro[2].

What did Stephen Kovacevich do for work?

Stephen Kovacevich worked as a pianist[3], conductor[4], and musician[5].

What awards did Stephen Kovacevich receive?

Honors received include Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wcomarchive.org.uk. Retrieved . wcomarchive.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21h ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 44E0-9FAB-CCC9-2422-EEC4
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  2. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0400913-Kovacevich-Stephen-1940
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → pianist, conductor, musician
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  4. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Stéphanie Argerich, Matt Bishop
    Given name → Stephen
    Unmarried partner → Martha Argerich
    Shazam artist id → 691108
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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