Arne Nordheim

Norwegian composer (1931–2010)
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Arne Nordheim

Summary

Arne Nordheim is a human[1]. His place of birth was Larvik[2]. He was born on June 20, 1931[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on June 5, 2010[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and film score composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Larvik[2], Arne Nordheim…
  • Arne Nordheim passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Arne Nordheim was born on June 20, 1931[3].
  • Arne Nordheim died on June 5, 2010[5].
  • Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[9].
  • Among Arne Nordheim's spouses was Rannveig Getz[10].
  • Arne Nordheim held citizenship in Norway[11].
  • Arne Nordheim's professions included composer[6].
  • Arne Nordheim's professions included film score composer[7].
  • Arne Nordheim was educated at Norwegian Academy of Music[12].
  • Arne Nordheim received the Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[13].
  • Arne Nordheim received the Oslo City Culture Award[14].
  • Arne Nordheim received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[15].
  • Arne Nordheim received the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[16].
  • Arne Nordheim received the Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[17].
  • Arne Nordheim received the Nordic Council Music Prize[18].
  • Arne Nordheim was a member of International Society for Contemporary Music[19].
  • Arne Nordheim is recorded as male[20].
  • Arne Nordheim's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Arne Nordheim's record label is recorded as Simax Classics[22].
  • Arne Nordheim's record label is recorded as Philips Records[23].
  • Arne Nordheim's Commons category is recorded as Arne Nordheim[24].
  • Arne Nordheim's residence is recorded as Grotten[25].
  • Arne Nordheim's family name is recorded as Nordheim[26].
  • Arne Nordheim's given name is recorded as Arne[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Larvik[2], Arne Nordheim… he was born on June 20, 1931[3].

Education

Arne Nordheim's education included a stint at Norwegian Academy of Music[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and film score composer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[13], a cultural prize[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1968[30]; Oslo City Culture Award[14], an award[31], in Norway[32], founded in 1966[33]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[15], a grade of an order[34], in Norway[35]; Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[16], a grade of an order[36], in Italy[37]; Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[17], a grade of an order[38], in Poland[39]; and Nordic Council Music Prize[18], a music award[40], in Denmark[41], founded in 1965[42].

Personal Life

Arne Nordheim was married to Rannveig Getz[10].

Death and Burial

Arne Nordheim died on June 5, 2010[5]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[9].

Why It Matters

Arne Nordheim ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43]

FAQs

Where was Arne Nordheim born?

Born in Larvik[2], Arne Nordheim…

Where did Arne Nordheim die?

Arne Nordheim passed away in Oslo[4].

Who was Arne Nordheim married to?

Arne Nordheim's spouses include Rannveig Getz[10].

What did Arne Nordheim do for work?

Arne Nordheim worked as composer[6] and film score composer[7].

Where did Arne Nordheim go to school?

Arne Nordheim was educated at Norwegian Academy of Music[12].

What awards did Arne Nordheim receive?

Honors received include Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[13], Oslo City Culture Award[14], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[15], and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Musikverkets auktoritetsdatabas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Begravde i Oslo. begravdeioslo.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . guardian.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Musikverkets auktoritetsdatabas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Musikverkets auktoritetsdatabas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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