Alexander Tcherepnin

American composer (1899-1977)
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Alexander Tcherepnin

Summary

Alexander Tcherepnin is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on January 21, 1899[3]. He died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on September 29, 1977[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], musicologist[8], music theorist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Tcherepnin was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin was born on January 21, 1899[3].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin was born on January 8, 1899[12].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin died on September 29, 1977[5].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin died on September 30, 1977[13].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin is buried at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery[14].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin's father was Nikolai Tcherepnin[15].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin's mother was Maria Tcherepnin[16].
  • Among Alexander Tcherepnin's spouses was Lee Hsien Ming[17].
  • A child of Alexander Tcherepnin was Serge Tcherepnin[18].
  • A child of Alexander Tcherepnin was Ivan Tcherepnin[19].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin held citizenship in Russian Empire[20].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin held citizenship in Soviet Union[21].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin held citizenship in United States[22].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin's professions included composer[6].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin's professions included pianist[7].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin worked as a musicologist[8].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin worked as a music theorist[9].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin worked as a film score composer[23].
  • Among Alexander Tcherepnin's employers was DePaul University[24].
  • Alexander Tcherepnin's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[25].
  • A notable student of Alexander Tcherepnin was Marilyn J. Ziffrin[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Tcherepnin is Piano Concerto No. 3[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: RU[29]

  • Began / founded: 1899-01-21[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1977-09-29[31]

  • Genre(s): classical[32]

  • Community tags: classical, composer, pianist, russian composer, russian pianist[33]

  • MusicBrainz ID: aae12a3d-8f00-410a-a87b-f19f8d7fd24e[34]

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Origins and Family

Alexander Tcherepnin was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 21, 1899[3] and January 8, 1899[12]. His father was Nikolai Tcherepnin[15]. His mother was Maria Tcherepnin[16].

Education

Alexander Tcherepnin was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[25]. He studied under Isidor Philipp[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], musicologist[8], music theorist[9], university teacher[10], and film score composer[23]. Among Alexander Tcherepnin's employers was DePaul University[24]. A notable student of him was Marilyn J. Ziffrin[26].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Piano Concerto No. 3[27], a musical work/composition[36] and Q4351298[37], a musical work/composition[38].

Personal Life

Alexander Tcherepnin was married to Lee Hsien Ming[17]. Children include Serge Tcherepnin[18], a composer[39], b. 1941[40], of United States[41] and Ivan Tcherepnin[19], a composer[42], 1943–1998[43], of France[44], awarded the Grawemeyer Awards[45]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[46].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 29, 1977[5] and September 30, 1977[13]. Alexander Tcherepnin died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Alexander Tcherepnin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Tcherepnin born?

Alexander Tcherepnin's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Alexander Tcherepnin die?

Alexander Tcherepnin died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Alexander Tcherepnin's parents?

Alexander Tcherepnin's father was Nikolai Tcherepnin[15]. Alexander Tcherepnin's mother was Maria Tcherepnin[16].

Who was Alexander Tcherepnin married to?

Alexander Tcherepnin's spouses include Lee Hsien Ming[17].

What did Alexander Tcherepnin do for work?

Alexander Tcherepnin worked as composer[6], pianist[7], musicologist[8], music theorist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Alexander Tcherepnin go to school?

Alexander Tcherepnin was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart Online Version. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [46] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . death certificate. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [37] . wikidata.org.
  27. [26] . wikidata.org.
  28. [35] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  6. [33] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  7. [34] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . 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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