Alexander Glazunov

Russian composer, music teacher and conductor (1865-1936)
Person human Q25872
Alexander Glazunov
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Alexander Glazunov

Summary

Alexander Glazunov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on July 29, 1865[3]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on March 21, 1936[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], pedagogue[8], musicologist[9], and music educator[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Glazunov was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Alexander Glazunov passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Alexander Glazunov died in Paris[12].
  • Alexander Glazunov was born on July 29, 1865[3].
  • Alexander Glazunov died on March 21, 1936[5].
  • Burial took place at Tikhvin Cemetery[13].
  • Alexander Glazunov held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Alexander Glazunov held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Alexander Glazunov worked as a composer[6].
  • Alexander Glazunov worked as a conductor[7].
  • Alexander Glazunov worked as a pedagogue[8].
  • Alexander Glazunov's professions included musicologist[9].
  • Alexander Glazunov's professions included music educator[10].
  • Alexander Glazunov worked as a university teacher[16].
  • Among Alexander Glazunov's employers was Saint Petersburg Conservatory[17].
  • A notable student of Alexander Glazunov was Arthur Lourié[18].
  • A notable student of Alexander Glazunov was Natalia Pravosudovich[19].
  • A notable student of Alexander Glazunov was Mikhail Klimov[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Glazunov is String Quartet No. 2[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Glazunov is Saxophone Concerto[22].
  • Alexander Glazunov received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[23].
  • Alexander Glazunov is recorded as male[24].
  • Alexander Glazunov's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Alexander Glazunov's genre is symphony[26].
  • Alexander Glazunov's genre is classical music[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Glazunov was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on July 29, 1865[3].

Education

Alexander Glazunov studied under Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], pedagogue[8], musicologist[9], music educator[10], and university teacher[16]. Among Alexander Glazunov's employers was Saint Petersburg Conservatory[17]. Notable students include Arthur Lourié[18], a composer[29], 1892–1966[30], of Russian Empire[31], specialised in music[32]; Natalia Pravosudovich[19], a composer[33], 1899–1988[34]; and Mikhail Klimov[20], a choir director[35], 1881–1937[36], of Russian Empire[37].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include String Quartet No. 2[21], a musical work/composition[38] and Saxophone Concerto[22], a saxophone concerto[39], founded in 1934[40]. Things named for Alexander Glazunov include Glazunov Glacier[41].

Recognition

Alexander Glazunov received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[23].

Death and Burial

Alexander Glazunov died on March 21, 1936[5]. Recorded place of death include Neuilly-sur-Seine[4], a commune of France[42], in France[43] and Paris[12], a commune of France[44], in France[45], founded in -0300[46]. He is buried at Tikhvin Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Alexander Glazunov has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Glazunov Glacier[41].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Glazunov born?

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander Glazunov…

Where did Alexander Glazunov die?

Alexander Glazunov died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

What did Alexander Glazunov do for work?

Alexander Glazunov worked as composer[6], conductor[7], pedagogue[8], musicologist[9], and music educator[10].

What awards did Alexander Glazunov receive?

Honors received include People's Artist of the RSFSR[23].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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