Aleksandr Gauk

Russian composer and conductor (1893–1963)
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Aleksandr Gauk

Summary

Aleksandr Gauk is a human[1]. He was born in Odesa[2]. He was born on August 3, 1893[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on March 30, 1963[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Odesa[2], Aleksandr Gauk…
  • Aleksandr Gauk died in Moscow[4].
  • Aleksandr Gauk was born on August 3, 1893[3].
  • Aleksandr Gauk was born on August 3, 1893[10].
  • Aleksandr Gauk died on March 30, 1963[5].
  • Aleksandr Gauk is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[11].
  • Aleksandr Gauk held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Aleksandr Gauk held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Aleksandr Gauk worked as a conductor[6].
  • Aleksandr Gauk worked as a composer[7].
  • Aleksandr Gauk's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Aleksandr Gauk was employed by Moscow Conservatory[14].
  • Aleksandr Gauk's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[15].
  • A notable student of Aleksandr Gauk was Gennady Cherkasov[16].
  • A notable student of Aleksandr Gauk was Yevgeny Svetlanov[17].
  • A notable student of Aleksandr Gauk was Alexander Melik-Pashayev[18].
  • A notable student of Aleksandr Gauk was Yevgeny Mravinsky[19].
  • A notable student of Aleksandr Gauk was Konstantin Simeonov[20].
  • Aleksandr Gauk received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[21].
  • Aleksandr Gauk is recorded as male[22].
  • Aleksandr Gauk's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Aleksandr Gauk's genre is classical music[24].
  • Aleksandr Gauk's record label is recorded as Melodiya[25].
  • Aleksandr Gauk's given name is recorded as Aleksandr[26].
  • Aleksandr Gauk's given name is recorded as Aleksandre[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: RU[29]

  • Began / founded: 1893-08-15[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1963-03-30[31]

  • Community tags: composer, conductor, russian conductor[32]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 8e70f102-6d77-4573-bdab-05daaae92cac[33]

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Origins and Family

Aleksandr Gauk was born in Odesa[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 3, 1893[3].

Education

Aleksandr Gauk was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[15]. Studied under Felix Blumenfeld[34], a pianist[35], 1863–1931[36], of Russian Empire[37], awarded the Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[38]; Alexander Glazunov[39], a composer[40], 1865–1936[41], of Russian Empire[42], awarded the People's Artist of the RSFSR[43]; and Nikolai Tcherepnin[44], a conductor[45], 1873–1945[46], of Russian Empire[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Aleksandr Gauk's employers was Moscow Conservatory[14]. Notable students include Gennady Cherkasov[16], a conductor[48], 1930–2002[49], of Soviet Union[50], awarded the Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[51], specialised in music[52]; Yevgeny Svetlanov[17], a composer[53], 1928–2002[54], of Soviet Union[55], awarded the USSR State Prize[56]; Alexander Melik-Pashayev[18], a conductor[57], 1905–1964[58], of Russian Empire[59], awarded the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[60]; Yevgeny Mravinsky[19], a conductor[61], 1903–1988[62], of Soviet Union[63], awarded the Stalin Prize[64]; and Konstantin Simeonov[20], a conductor[65], 1910–1987[66], of Russian Empire[67], awarded the People's Artist of the USSR[68].

Recognition

Aleksandr Gauk received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[21].

Death and Burial

Aleksandr Gauk died on March 30, 1963[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Aleksandr Gauk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Aleksandr Gauk born?

Born in Odesa[2], Aleksandr Gauk…

Where did Aleksandr Gauk die?

Aleksandr Gauk passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Aleksandr Gauk do for work?

Aleksandr Gauk worked as conductor[6], composer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Aleksandr Gauk go to school?

Aleksandr Gauk was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[15].

What awards did Aleksandr Gauk receive?

Honors received include People's Artist of the RSFSR[21].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [69] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [70] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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