Albert Roussel

French composer (1869–1937)
Person human Q313376
Albert Roussel
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Albert Roussel

Summary

Albert Roussel is a human[1]. Born in Tourcoing[2], he… he was born on April 5, 1869[3]. He died in Royan[4]. He died on August 23, 1937[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], choreographer[7], pianist[8], musicologist[9], and music educator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Albert Roussel was born in Tourcoing[2].
  • Albert Roussel died in Royan[4].
  • Albert Roussel was born on April 5, 1869[3].
  • Albert Roussel died on August 23, 1937[5].
  • Albert Roussel is buried at Varengeville-Sur-Mer Churchyard[12].
  • Albert Roussel held citizenship in France[13].
  • Albert Roussel's professions included classical composer[6].
  • Albert Roussel worked as a choreographer[7].
  • Albert Roussel worked as a pianist[8].
  • Albert Roussel worked as a musicologist[9].
  • Albert Roussel worked as a music educator[10].
  • Albert Roussel's professions included university teacher[14].
  • Albert Roussel's field of work was classical music[15].
  • Albert Roussel's education included a stint at École Navale[16].
  • Albert Roussel's education included a stint at Collège Stanislas de Paris[17].
  • Albert Roussel was educated at Schola Cantorum de Paris[18].
  • A notable student of Albert Roussel was Roland-Manuel[19].
  • A notable student of Albert Roussel was Bohuslav Martinů[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Albert Roussel is Les rêves[21].
  • Albert Roussel received the Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[22].
  • Albert Roussel is recorded as male[23].
  • Albert Roussel's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Albert Roussel's genre is opera[25].
  • Albert Roussel's genre is symphony[26].
  • Albert Roussel's Commons category is recorded as Albert Roussel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Albert Roussel was born in Tourcoing[2]. He was born on April 5, 1869[3].

Education

Educated at École Navale[16], an officer candidate school[28], in France[29], founded in 1827[30], headquartered in Lanvéoc[31]; Collège Stanislas de Paris[17], a school[32], in France[33], founded in 1804[34]; and Schola Cantorum de Paris[18], a college of music[35], in France[36], founded in 1894[37]. Albert Roussel studied under Vincent d'Indy[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], choreographer[7], pianist[8], musicologist[9], music educator[10], and university teacher[14]. Albert Roussel's field of work was classical music[15]. Notable students include Roland-Manuel[19], a composer[39], 1891–1966[40], of France[41] and Bohuslav Martinů[20], a classical composer[42], 1890–1959[43], of United States[44], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[45].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Albert Roussel is Les rêves[21].

Recognition

Albert Roussel received the Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[22].

Death and Burial

Albert Roussel died on August 23, 1937[5]. He died in Royan[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[46]. He is buried at Varengeville-Sur-Mer Churchyard[12].

Why It Matters

Albert Roussel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Albert Roussel born?

Born in Tourcoing[2], Albert Roussel…

Where did Albert Roussel die?

Albert Roussel died in Royan[4].

What did Albert Roussel do for work?

Albert Roussel worked as classical composer[6], choreographer[7], pianist[8], musicologist[9], and music educator[10].

Where did Albert Roussel go to school?

Albert Roussel was educated at École Navale[16], Collège Stanislas de Paris[17], and Schola Cantorum de Paris[18].

What awards did Albert Roussel receive?

Honors received include Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[22].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [46] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.
  26. [20] . wikidata.org.
  27. [38] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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