Boris Schwarz

American violinist and musicologist
Person human Q26000835
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Summary

Boris Schwarz is a human[1]. He was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on March 26, 1906[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on December 31, 1983[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], violinist[7], and musicologist[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Boris Schwarz died in New York City[4].
  • Boris Schwarz was born on March 26, 1906[3].
  • Boris Schwarz died on December 31, 1983[5].
  • Boris Schwarz's father was Joseph Schwarz[9].
  • Boris Schwarz held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Boris Schwarz worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Boris Schwarz's professions included violinist[7].
  • Boris Schwarz worked as a musicologist[8].
  • Boris Schwarz was employed by Queens College[11].
  • Boris Schwarz received the Guggenheim Fellowship[12].
  • Boris Schwarz is recorded as male[13].
  • Boris Schwarz's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Boris Schwarz's family name is recorded as Schwarz[15].
  • Boris Schwarz's given name is recorded as Boris[16].
  • Boris Schwarz's instrument is recorded as violin[17].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[18]

  • Country: US[19]

  • Began / founded: 1906-03-26[20]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1983-12-31[21]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 7cbdaeaf-275f-4adf-a6e8-00f5d241ef70[22]

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Boris Schwarz… he was born on March 26, 1906[3]. His father was Joseph Schwarz[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], violinist[7], and musicologist[8]. Boris Schwarz was employed by Queens College[11].

Recognition

Boris Schwarz received the Guggenheim Fellowship[12].

Death and Burial

Boris Schwarz died on December 31, 1983[5]. He died in New York City[4].

FAQs

Where was Boris Schwarz born?

Born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Boris Schwarz die?

Boris Schwarz passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Boris Schwarz's parents?

Boris Schwarz's father was Joseph Schwarz[9].

What did Boris Schwarz do for work?

Boris Schwarz worked as university teacher[6], violinist[7], and musicologist[8].

What awards did Boris Schwarz receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians (Seventh Edition). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians (Seventh Edition). wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians (Seventh Edition). wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians (Seventh Edition). wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians (Seventh Edition). wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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

  1. [18] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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