Adolf Busch

German violinist and composer
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Adolf Busch

Summary

Adolf Busch is a human[1]. He was born in Siegen[2]. He was born on August 8, 1891[3]. He passed away in Guilford[4]. He died on June 9, 1952[5]. He worked as a composer[6], concertmaster[7], and music educator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Adolf Busch was born in Siegen[2].
  • Adolf Busch passed away in Guilford[4].
  • Adolf Busch was born on August 8, 1891[3].
  • Adolf Busch died on June 9, 1952[5].
  • Burial took place at Christ Church Cemetery[10].
  • Adolf Busch's father was Wilhelm Busch[11].
  • Adolf Busch held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Adolf Busch held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Adolf Busch's professions included composer[6].
  • Adolf Busch's professions included concertmaster[7].
  • Adolf Busch worked as a music educator[8].
  • Among Adolf Busch's employers was Hochschule für Musik Berlin[14].
  • Adolf Busch was educated at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[15].
  • A notable student of Adolf Busch was Yehudi Menuhin[16].
  • Adolf Busch is recorded as male[17].
  • Adolf Busch's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Adolf Busch's genre is classical music[19].
  • Adolf Busch's record label is recorded as His Master's Voice[20].
  • Adolf Busch's record label is recorded as Columbia Records[21].
  • Adolf Busch's Commons category is recorded as Adolf Busch[22].
  • Adolf Busch's archives at is recorded as Dortmund City and State Library[23].
  • Adolf Busch's family name is recorded as Busch[24].
  • Adolf Busch's given name is recorded as Adolf[25].
  • Adolf Busch studied under Willy Hess[26].
  • Adolf Busch studied under Bram Eldering[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Adolf Busch's place of birth was Siegen[2]. He was born on August 8, 1891[3]. His father was Wilhelm Busch[11].

Education

Adolf Busch was educated at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[15]. Studied under Willy Hess[26], a violinist[28], 1859–1939[29], of German Reich[30]; Bram Eldering[27], a concertmaster[31], 1865–1943[32], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[33], specialised in music[34]; and Fritz Steinbach[35], a conductor[36], 1855–1916[37], of Grand Duchy of Baden[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], concertmaster[7], and music educator[8]. Adolf Busch was employed by Hochschule für Musik Berlin[14]. A notable student of him was Yehudi Menuhin[16].

Death and Burial

Adolf Busch died on June 9, 1952[5]. He died in Guilford[4]. Burial took place at Christ Church Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Adolf Busch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Adolf Busch born?

Born in Siegen[2], Adolf Busch…

Where did Adolf Busch die?

Adolf Busch passed away in Guilford[4].

Who were Adolf Busch's parents?

Adolf Busch's father was Wilhelm Busch[11].

What did Adolf Busch do for work?

Adolf Busch worked as composer[6], concertmaster[7], and music educator[8].

Where did Adolf Busch go to school?

Adolf Busch was educated at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [35] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Siegen
    Educated at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln
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    Family name Busch
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