William Bolcom
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William Bolcom
Summary
William Bolcom is a human[1]. Born in Seattle[2], he… he was born on May 26, 1938[3]. He worked as a pianist[4], composer[5], and music educator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (348 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- William Bolcom was born in Seattle[2].
- William Bolcom was born on May 26, 1938[3].
- Among William Bolcom's spouses was Joan Morris[8].
- William Bolcom held citizenship in United States[9].
- William Bolcom worked as a pianist[4].
- William Bolcom worked as a composer[5].
- William Bolcom worked as a music educator[6].
- William Bolcom's field of work was music[10].
- William Bolcom's field of work was music education[11].
- William Bolcom was employed by University of Michigan[12].
- William Bolcom's education included a stint at Mills College at Northeastern University[13].
- William Bolcom's education included a stint at University of Washington[14].
- William Bolcom's education included a stint at Stanford University[15].
- A notable student of William Bolcom was Elena Ruehr[16].
- A notable work attributed to William Bolcom is Q14427042[17].
- A notable work attributed to William Bolcom is Q16467110[18].
- A notable work attributed to William Bolcom is Q16467165[19].
- William Bolcom received the Guggenheim Fellowship[20].
- William Bolcom received the Rome Prize[21].
- William Bolcom received the National Medal of Arts[22].
- William Bolcom received the Pulitzer Prize for Music[23].
- William Bolcom was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[24].
- William Bolcom is recorded as male[25].
- William Bolcom's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- William Bolcom's genre is opera[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: 1938-05-26[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: a74a8341-2e42-4914-a0b5-26f63b9ee58b[31]
Body
Origins and Family
William Bolcom was born in Seattle[2]. He was born on May 26, 1938[3].
Education
Educated at Mills College at Northeastern University[13], a women's college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1852[34]; University of Washington[14], a public research university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1861[37]; and Stanford University[15], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1885[40], headquartered in Stanford[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pianist[4], composer[5], and music educator[6]. Fields of work include music[10], a type of arts[42] and music education[11], a branch of education[43]. William Bolcom was employed by University of Michigan[12]. A notable student of him was Elena Ruehr[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Q14427042[17], a musical work/composition[44]; Q16467110[18], a musical work/composition[45]; and Q16467165[19], a musical work/composition[46].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[20], a fellowship grant[47], in United States[48], founded in 1925[49]; Rome Prize[21], an art prize[50], in United States[51]; National Medal of Arts[22], a medallion[52], in United States[53], founded in 1984[54]; and Pulitzer Prize for Music[23], a music award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1943[57].
Personal Life
Among William Bolcom's spouses was Joan Morris[8].
Why It Matters
William Bolcom ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (348 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was William Bolcom born?
William Bolcom's place of birth was Seattle[2].
Who was William Bolcom married to?
William Bolcom's spouses include Joan Morris[8].
What did William Bolcom do for work?
William Bolcom worked as pianist[4], composer[5], and music educator[6].
Where did William Bolcom go to school?
William Bolcom was educated at Mills College at Northeastern University[13], University of Washington[14], and Stanford University[15].
What awards did William Bolcom receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[20], Rome Prize[21], National Medal of Arts[22], and Pulitzer Prize for Music[23].