Vincent Persichetti
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Vincent Persichetti
Summary
Vincent Persichetti is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on June 6, 1915[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on August 14, 1987[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Philadelphia[2], Vincent Persichetti…
- Vincent Persichetti died in Philadelphia[4].
- Vincent Persichetti was born on June 6, 1915[3].
- Vincent Persichetti died on August 14, 1987[5].
- Among Vincent Persichetti's spouses was Dorothea Flanagan Persichetti[12].
- Vincent Persichetti held citizenship in United States[13].
- Vincent Persichetti's professions included conductor[6].
- Vincent Persichetti's professions included composer[7].
- Vincent Persichetti worked as a musicologist[8].
- Vincent Persichetti's professions included music educator[9].
- Vincent Persichetti worked as a university teacher[10].
- Vincent Persichetti's professions included pianist[14].
- Vincent Persichetti was employed by Juilliard School[15].
- Vincent Persichetti's education included a stint at Curtis Institute of Music[16].
- Vincent Persichetti was educated at The University of the Arts[17].
- Vincent Persichetti was educated at Combs College of Music[18].
- Vincent Persichetti was educated at South Philadelphia High School[19].
- A notable student of Vincent Persichetti was Philip Glass[20].
- A notable student of Vincent Persichetti was Ramon Zupko[21].
- A notable student of Vincent Persichetti was Arlene Zallman[22].
- A notable student of Vincent Persichetti was Giorgos Sisilianos[23].
- Vincent Persichetti received the Guggenheim Fellowship[24].
- Vincent Persichetti received the Arts and Letters Award in Music[25].
- Vincent Persichetti was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[26].
- Vincent Persichetti is recorded as male[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1915-06-06[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1987-08-14[31]
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Community tags: american composer, american pianist, composer, pianist, teacher[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: edccfb26-b418-4128-aca1-b60fcdac1599[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Philadelphia[2], Vincent Persichetti… he was born on June 6, 1915[3].
Education
Educated at Curtis Institute of Music[16], a conservatory[34], in United States[35], founded in 1924[36]; The University of the Arts[17], a university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1987[39], headquartered in Philadelphia[40]; Combs College of Music[18], a conservatory[41], in United States[42], founded in 1885[43]; and South Philadelphia High School[19], a high school[44], in United States[45], founded in 1907[46].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], university teacher[10], and pianist[14]. Among Vincent Persichetti's employers was Juilliard School[15]. Notable students include Philip Glass[20], a composer[47], b. 1937[48], of United States[49], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[50]; Ramon Zupko[21], a composer[51], 1932–2019[52], of United States[53], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[54], specialised in music[55]; Arlene Zallman[22], a composer[56], 1934–2006[57], of United States[58], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[59]; and Giorgos Sisilianos[23], a composer[60], 1920–2005[61], of Greece[62], awarded the Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[63].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[24], a fellowship grant[64], in United States[65], founded in 1925[66] and Arts and Letters Award in Music[25], an award[67], in United States[68], founded in 1941[69].
Personal Life
Among Vincent Persichetti's spouses was Dorothea Flanagan Persichetti[12].
Death and Burial
Vincent Persichetti died on August 14, 1987[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4].
Why It Matters
Vincent Persichetti ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
FAQs
Where was Vincent Persichetti born?
Born in Philadelphia[2], Vincent Persichetti…
Where did Vincent Persichetti die?
Vincent Persichetti died in Philadelphia[4].
Who was Vincent Persichetti married to?
Vincent Persichetti's spouses include Dorothea Flanagan Persichetti[12].
What did Vincent Persichetti do for work?
Vincent Persichetti worked as conductor[6], composer[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10].
Where did Vincent Persichetti go to school?
Vincent Persichetti was educated at Curtis Institute of Music[16], The University of the Arts[17], Combs College of Music[18], and South Philadelphia High School[19].
What awards did Vincent Persichetti receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[24] and Arts and Letters Award in Music[25].