Alexander Gretchaninov

Russian Romantic composer (1864–1956)
Person human Q508270
Alexander Gretchaninov
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Alexander Gretchaninov

Summary

Alexander Gretchaninov is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on October 13, 1864[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on January 3, 1956[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], music educator[8], pianist[9], and music arranger[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,184 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Gretchaninov was born in Moscow[2].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov died in New York City[4].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov was born on October 13, 1864[3].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov died on January 3, 1956[5].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov died on January 4, 1956[12].
  • Burial took place at New Jersey[13].
  • Burial took place at Saint Vladimirs Russian Orthodox Cemetery[14].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov held citizenship in Soviet Union[16].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov's professions included composer[6].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov's professions included conductor[7].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov's professions included music educator[8].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov's professions included pianist[9].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov's professions included music arranger[10].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[18].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov's education included a stint at Moscow Conservatory[19].
  • A notable student of Alexander Gretchaninov was Dimitri Arakishvili[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Gretchaninov is Q1852611[21].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov received the Merited Artist of the RSFSR[22].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[23].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov is recorded as male[24].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov's genre is symphonic music[26].
  • Alexander Gretchaninov's genre is church music[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Alexander Gretchaninov… he was born on October 13, 1864[3].

Education

Educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[18], a conservatory[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1862[30], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[31] and Moscow Conservatory[19], a conservatory[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1866[34], headquartered in Moscow[35]. Studied under Sergei Ivanovich Taneyev[36], a classical composer[37], 1856–1915[38], of Russian Empire[39], specialised in music[40]; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov[41], a composer[42], 1844–1908[43], of Russian Empire[44]; and Vasily Safonov[45], a classical pianist[46], 1852–1918[47], of Russian Empire[48], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], music educator[8], pianist[9], and music arranger[10]. A notable student of Alexander Gretchaninov was Dimitri Arakishvili[20].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alexander Gretchaninov is Q1852611[21].

Recognition

Alexander Gretchaninov received the Merited Artist of the RSFSR[22].

Personal Life

Alexander Gretchaninov's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 3, 1956[5] and January 4, 1956[12]. Alexander Gretchaninov died in New York City[4]. Recorded place of burial include New Jersey[13] and Saint Vladimirs Russian Orthodox Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Alexander Gretchaninov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,184 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Gretchaninov born?

Born in Moscow[2], Alexander Gretchaninov…

Where did Alexander Gretchaninov die?

Alexander Gretchaninov died in New York City[4].

What did Alexander Gretchaninov do for work?

Alexander Gretchaninov worked as composer[6], conductor[7], music educator[8], pianist[9], and music arranger[10].

Where did Alexander Gretchaninov go to school?

Alexander Gretchaninov was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[18] and Moscow Conservatory[19].

What awards did Alexander Gretchaninov receive?

Honors received include Merited Artist of the RSFSR[22].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Sebastian Wallroth · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → 2HGTW7
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  3. 15w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0102971-Grecaninov-Aleksandr-Tichonovic-18641956
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  4. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → composer, conductor, music educator +2
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  5. 21w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
    Student → Dimitri Arakishvili
    Instrument → piano
    Award received → Merited Artist of the RSFSR
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