Arthur Honegger

Summary

Arthur Honegger is a human^[1]. Born in Le Havre^[2], he… he was born on March 10, 1892^[3]. He died in Paris^[4]. He died on November 27, 1955^[5]. He worked as a classical composer^[6], musicologist^[7], music educator^[8], film score composer^[9], and composer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (475 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Le Havre^[2], Arthur Honegger…
• Arthur Honegger passed away in Paris^[4].
• Arthur Honegger was born on March 10, 1892^[3].
• Arthur Honegger died on November 27, 1955^[5].
• Arthur Honegger is buried at Saint-Vincent Cemetery^[12].
• Arthur Honegger was married to Andrée Vaurabourg^[13].
• Arthur Honegger held citizenship in Switzerland^[14].
• Arthur Honegger held citizenship in France^[15].
• Arthur Honegger's professions included classical composer^[6].
• Arthur Honegger's professions included musicologist^[7].
• Arthur Honegger worked as a music educator^[8].
• Arthur Honegger's professions included film score composer^[9].
• Arthur Honegger's professions included composer^[10].
• Arthur Honegger's field of work was music^[16].
• Among Arthur Honegger's employers was Conservatoire de Paris^[17].
• Among Arthur Honegger's employers was École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot^[18].
• Arthur Honegger was educated at Conservatoire de Paris^[19].
• Arthur Honegger's education included a stint at Zurich University of the Arts^[20].
• A notable student of Arthur Honegger was Marius Constant^[21].
• A notable student of Arthur Honegger was Yves Ramette^[22].
• A notable student of Arthur Honegger was Bohuslav Martinů^[23].
• A notable student of Arthur Honegger was Ginette Martenot^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Arthur Honegger is Concerto da camera^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Arthur Honegger is Danse de la chèvre^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Arthur Honegger is Pacific 231^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: CH^[29]

• Began / founded: 1892-03-10^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1955-11-27^[31]

• Genre(s): classical, modern classical^[32]

• Community tags: classical, composer, european, modern classical, swiss, swiss composer, to clean up^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: 7bcfc64a-ce4a-4065-947c-d037bca1e230^[34]

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Origins and Family

Arthur Honegger's place of birth was Le Havre^[2]. He was born on March 10, 1892^[3].

Education

Educated at Conservatoire de Paris^[19], a grande école^[35], in France^[36], founded in 1795^[37], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris^[38] and Zurich University of the Arts^[20], an art academy^[39], in Switzerland^[40], founded in 2007^[41]. Arthur Honegger studied under Charles-Marie Widor^[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical composer^[6], musicologist^[7], music educator^[8], film score composer^[9], and composer^[10]. Arthur Honegger's field of work was music^[16]. Employers include Conservatoire de Paris^[17], a grande école^[43], in France^[44], founded in 1795^[45], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris^[46] and École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot^[18], a college of music^[47], in France^[48], founded in 1919^[49], headquartered in Paris^[50]. Notable students include Marius Constant^[21], a conductor^[51], 1925–2004^[52], of Romania^[53], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[54]; Yves Ramette^[22], an organist^[55], 1921–2012^[56], of France^[57]; Bohuslav Martinů^[23], a classical composer^[58], 1890–1959^[59], of United States^[60], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship^[61]; and Ginette Martenot^[24], a pianist^[62], 1902–1996^[63], of France^[64], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[65].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Concerto da camera^[25], a musical work/composition^[66]; Danse de la chèvre^[26], a musical work/composition^[67]; Pacific 231^[27], a musical work/composition^[68], founded in 1923^[69]; Roi David^[70]; and Joan of Arc^[71], a military personnel^[72], 1412–1431^[73], of Kingdom of France^[74], awarded the Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr^[75].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour^[76], a grade of an order^[77], in France^[78] and Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music^[79], an award^[80].

Personal Life

Among Arthur Honegger's spouses was Andrée Vaurabourg^[13]. His religion is recorded as reformed^[81].

Death and Burial

Arthur Honegger died on November 27, 1955^[5]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[82]. He is buried at Saint-Vincent Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Arthur Honegger ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (475 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[83] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[84]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Honegger born?

Arthur Honegger was born in Le Havre^[2].

Where did Arthur Honegger die?

Arthur Honegger passed away in Paris^[4].

Who was Arthur Honegger married to?

Arthur Honegger's spouses include Andrée Vaurabourg^[13].

What did Arthur Honegger do for work?

Arthur Honegger worked as classical composer^[6], musicologist^[7], music educator^[8], film score composer^[9], and composer^[10].

Where did Arthur Honegger go to school?

Arthur Honegger was educated at Conservatoire de Paris^[19] and Zurich University of the Arts^[20].

What awards did Arthur Honegger receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour^[76] and Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music^[79].