Alexander von Zemlinsky

Austrian Jewish composer, conductor, and teacher (1871-1942)
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Alexander von Zemlinsky
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Alexander von Zemlinsky

Summary

Alexander von Zemlinsky is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on October 14, 1871[3]. He died in Larchmont[4]. He died on March 15, 1942[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], classical composer[7], writer[8], teacher[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (508 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander von Zemlinsky was born in Vienna[2].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky passed away in Larchmont[4].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky was born on October 14, 1871[3].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky died on March 15, 1942[5].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[12].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky's father was Adolf von Zemlinsky[13].
  • Among Alexander von Zemlinsky's spouses was Louise Zemlinsky[14].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[15].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky's professions included conductor[6].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky worked as a classical composer[7].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky worked as a writer[8].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky worked as a teacher[9].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky worked as a composer[10].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky's field of work was performing arts[16].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky held the position of director[17].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky held the position of director[18].
  • Among Alexander von Zemlinsky's employers was National Theatre[19].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky was employed by Divadlo 5. května[20].
  • Among Alexander von Zemlinsky's employers was Nové německé divadlo[21].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky's education included a stint at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[22].
  • A notable student of Alexander von Zemlinsky was Johanna Müller-Hermann[23].
  • A notable student of Alexander von Zemlinsky was Alma Mahler[24].
  • A notable student of Alexander von Zemlinsky was Otto Janowitz[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander von Zemlinsky is Der Kreidekreis[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander von Zemlinsky is Sonata in A minor for cello and piano[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: AT[29]

  • Began / founded: 1871-10-14[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1942-03-15[31]

  • Genre(s): classical[32]

  • Community tags: austrian composer, austrian conductor, classical, composer, conductor[33]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 51ff9f19-22de-43d2-a8df-748b062e557a[34]

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Origins and Family

Alexander von Zemlinsky was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on October 14, 1871[3]. His father was Adolf von Zemlinsky[13].

Education

Alexander von Zemlinsky was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[22]. Studied under Anton Door[35], a pianist[36], 1833–1919[37], of Austria[38]; Robert Fuchs[39], a composer[40], 1847–1927[41], of Austria[42]; Johann Nepomuk Fuchs[43], a composer[44], 1842–1899[45], of Cisleithania[46], awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[47]; Anton Bruckner[48]; and Wilhelm Rauch[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], classical composer[7], writer[8], teacher[9], and composer[10]. Alexander von Zemlinsky's field of work was performing arts[16]. Employers include National Theatre[19], a theatre company[50], in Czech Republic[51], founded in 1881[52], headquartered in Prague[53]; Divadlo 5. května[20], a theatre company[54], in Czech Republic[55], headquartered in Prague[56]; and Nové německé divadlo[21]. Positions held include director[17], a profession[57]. Notable students include Johanna Müller-Hermann[23], a composer[58], 1868–1941[59], of Austria[60]; Alma Mahler[24], a composer[61], 1879–1964[62], of Cisleithania[63], specialised in performing arts[64]; and Otto Janowitz[25], a voice teacher[65], 1888–1965[66], of United States[67].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Der Kreidekreis[26], a dramatico-musical work[68] and Sonata in A minor for cello and piano[27], a musical work/composition[69], founded in 1894[70].

Personal Life

Among Alexander von Zemlinsky's spouses was Louise Zemlinsky[14]. Religious affiliations include Judaism[71], a religion[72], founded in -0500[73] and Protestantism[74], a Christian denominational family[75], founded in 1517[76].

Death and Burial

Alexander von Zemlinsky died on March 15, 1942[5]. He passed away in Larchmont[4]. Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Alexander von Zemlinsky ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (508 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Zemlinsky born?

Born in Vienna[2], Alexander von Zemlinsky…

Where did Alexander von Zemlinsky die?

Alexander von Zemlinsky died in Larchmont[4].

Who were Alexander von Zemlinsky's parents?

Alexander von Zemlinsky's father was Adolf von Zemlinsky[13].

Who was Alexander von Zemlinsky married to?

Alexander von Zemlinsky's spouses include Louise Zemlinsky[14].

What did Alexander von Zemlinsky do for work?

Alexander von Zemlinsky worked as conductor[6], classical composer[7], writer[8], teacher[9], and composer[10].

Where did Alexander von Zemlinsky go to school?

Alexander von Zemlinsky was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[22].

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  2. [77] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [78] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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