Alexander von Zemlinsky

Austrian Jewish composer, conductor, teacher and art collector (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 (2,877 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 was born on October 4, 1872[12].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky died on March 15, 1942[5].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky died on March 16, 1942[13].
  • Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[14].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky's father was Adolf von Zemlinsky[15].
  • Among Alexander von Zemlinsky's spouses was Louise Zemlinsky[16].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[17].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky worked as a conductor[6].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky worked as a classical composer[7].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky worked as a writer[8].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky's professions included teacher[9].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky's professions included composer[10].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky worked as a music arranger[18].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky's field of work was performing arts[19].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky held the position of director[20].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky held the position of director[21].
  • Among Alexander von Zemlinsky's employers was National Theatre[22].
  • Among Alexander von Zemlinsky's employers was Divadlo 5. května[23].
  • Among Alexander von Zemlinsky's employers was Nové německé divadlo[24].
  • Alexander von Zemlinsky was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[25].
  • A notable student of Alexander von Zemlinsky was Johanna Müller-Hermann[26].
  • A notable student of Alexander von Zemlinsky was Alma Mahler[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander von Zemlinsky was born in Vienna[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 14, 1871[3] and October 4, 1872[12]. His father was Adolf von Zemlinsky[15].

Education

Alexander von Zemlinsky was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[25]. Studied under Anton Door[28], a pianist[29], 1833–1919[30], of Austria[31]; Robert Fuchs[32], a composer[33], 1847–1927[34], of Austria[35]; Johann Nepomuk Fuchs[36], a composer[37], 1842–1899[38], of Cisleithania[39], awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[40]; Anton Bruckner[41]; and Wilhelm Rauch[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], classical composer[7], writer[8], teacher[9], composer[10], and music arranger[18]. Alexander von Zemlinsky's field of work was performing arts[19]. Employers include National Theatre[22], a theatre company[43], in Czech Republic[44], founded in 1881[45], headquartered in Prague[46]; Divadlo 5. května[23], a theatre company[47], in Czech Republic[48], headquartered in Prague[49]; and Nové německé divadlo[24]. Positions held include director[20], a profession[50]. Notable students include Johanna Müller-Hermann[26], a composer[51], 1868–1941[52], of Austria[53]; Alma Mahler[27], a composer[54], 1879–1964[55], of Cisleithania[56], specialised in performing arts[57]; and Otto Janowitz[58], a voice teacher[59], 1888–1965[60], of United States[61].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Der Kreidekreis[62], a dramatico-musical work[63] and Sonata in A minor for cello and piano[64], a musical work/composition[65], founded in 1894[66].

Personal Life

Alexander von Zemlinsky was married to Louise Zemlinsky[16]. Religious affiliations include Judaism[67], a religion[68], founded in -0500[69] and Protestantism[70], a Christian denominational family[71], founded in 1517[72].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 15, 1942[5] and March 16, 1942[13]. Alexander von Zemlinsky passed away in Larchmont[4]. Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Alexander von Zemlinsky ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,877 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

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[15].

Who was Alexander von Zemlinsky married to?

Alexander von Zemlinsky's spouses include Louise Zemlinsky[16].

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[25].

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Class ancestry

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