Vincent Persichetti
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Summary
Vincent Persichetti was born on June 6, 1915[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on August 14, 1987[3], in Philadelphia[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (455 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Dorothea Flanagan Persichetti[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: pianist[13]
- Employer: Juilliard School[14]
- Educated at: Curtis Institute of Music[15], The University of the Arts[16], Combs College of Music[17], South Philadelphia High School[18]
- Student: Philip Glass[19], Ramon Zupko[20], Arlene Zallman[21], Giorgos Sisilianos[22], Gitta Steiner[23], Einojuhani Rautavaara[24]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[25], Arts and Letters Award in Music[26], Kennedy Center Friedheim Award[27]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Genre: symphony[30]
- Archives at: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[31]
- Family name: Persichetti[32]
- Given name: Vincent[33]
- Official website: http://persichetti.org[34]
- Instrument: organ[35]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[38]
- Related category: Category:Compositions by Vincent Persichetti[39]
Why It Matters
Vincent Persichetti has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Vincent Persichetti born?
Vincent Persichetti's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
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[11].
What did Vincent Persichetti do for work?
Vincent Persichetti worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Vincent Persichetti go to school?
Vincent Persichetti was educated at Curtis Institute of Music[15], The University of the Arts[16], Combs College of Music[17], and South Philadelphia High School[18].
What awards did Vincent Persichetti receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[25], Arts and Letters Award in Music[26], and Kennedy Center Friedheim Award[27].