Camille Saint-Saëns
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Camille Saint-Saëns
Summary
Camille Saint-Saëns is a human[1]. Born in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on October 9, 1835[3]. He passed away in Algiers[4]. He died on December 16, 1921[5]. He worked as a composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], pianist[9], and music critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,578 views/month, #6,064 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Camille Saint-Saëns's place of birth was 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].
- Camille Saint-Saëns died in Algiers[4].
- Camille Saint-Saëns was born on October 9, 1835[3].
- Camille Saint-Saëns died on December 16, 1921[5].
- Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
- Camille Saint-Saëns was married to Marie-Laure Truffot[13].
- Camille Saint-Saëns held citizenship in France[14].
- Camille Saint-Saëns worked as a composer[6].
- Camille Saint-Saëns worked as an organist[7].
- Camille Saint-Saëns worked as a conductor[8].
- Camille Saint-Saëns worked as a pianist[9].
- Camille Saint-Saëns's professions included music critic[10].
- Camille Saint-Saëns's professions included music teacher[15].
- Camille Saint-Saëns was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16].
- A notable student of Camille Saint-Saëns was Gabriel Fauré[17].
- A notable student of Camille Saint-Saëns was André Messager[18].
- A notable work attributed to Camille Saint-Saëns is Piano Concerto No. 1[19].
- A notable work attributed to Camille Saint-Saëns is Piano Concerto No. 2[20].
- A notable work attributed to Camille Saint-Saëns is Symphony No. 3[21].
- A notable work attributed to Camille Saint-Saëns is Danse macabre[22].
- A notable work attributed to Camille Saint-Saëns is The Carnival of the Animals[23].
- Camille Saint-Saëns received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24].
- Camille Saint-Saëns received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25].
- Camille Saint-Saëns received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].
- Camille Saint-Saëns received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1835-10-09[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1921-12-16[31]
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Genre(s): classical, romantic classical[32]
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Community tags: classical, composer, european, french, french composer, james levine, romantic classical[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4137c070-15b2-4d00-a9f0-3517d02a9ba8[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Camille Saint-Saëns was born in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on October 9, 1835[3].
Education
Camille Saint-Saëns was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Music[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], pianist[9], music critic[10], and music teacher[15]. Notable students include Gabriel Fauré[17], a university teacher[36], 1845–1924[37], of France[38], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[39] and André Messager[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Piano Concerto No. 1[19], a musical work/composition[40]; Piano Concerto No. 2[20], a musical work/composition[41], founded in 1868[42]; Symphony No. 3[21], a musical work/composition[43], founded in 1885[44]; Danse macabre[22], a musical work/composition[45], founded in 1874[46]; and The Carnival of the Animals[23], a musical work/composition[47], founded in 1886[48]. Things named for Camille Saint-Saëns include 5210 Saint-Saëns[49].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[50], in France[51]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], a civil decoration[52], in Prussia[53], founded in 1842[54]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[55], in France[56]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[57], in France[58]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[59], a Q1499804[60], in France[61], founded in 1802[62]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[63], a grade of an order[64], in France[65].
Personal Life
Camille Saint-Saëns was married to Marie-Laure Truffot[13].
Death and Burial
Camille Saint-Saëns died on December 16, 1921[5]. He passed away in Algiers[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[66]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Camille Saint-Saëns ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,578 views/month, #6,064 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 112 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
He has been cited as an influence by Gabriel Fauré[69], a university teacher[70], 1845–1924[71], of France[72], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[73].
Entities named for him include 5210 Saint-Saëns[49].
FAQs
Where was Camille Saint-Saëns born?
Camille Saint-Saëns was born in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Camille Saint-Saëns die?
Camille Saint-Saëns died in Algiers[4].
Who was Camille Saint-Saëns married to?
Camille Saint-Saëns's spouses include Marie-Laure Truffot[13].
What did Camille Saint-Saëns do for work?
Camille Saint-Saëns worked as composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], pianist[9], and music critic[10].
Where did Camille Saint-Saëns go to school?
Camille Saint-Saëns was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16].
What awards did Camille Saint-Saëns receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[27].
Who did Camille Saint-Saëns influence?
Camille Saint-Saëns has been cited as an influence by Gabriel Fauré[69].