Charles Koechlin

French composer, teacher and writer on music
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Charles Koechlin
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Charles Koechlin

Summary

Charles Koechlin is a human[1]. He was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on November 27, 1867[3]. He passed away in Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer[4]. He died on December 31, 1950[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (326 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], Charles Koechlin…
  • Charles Koechlin died in Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer[4].
  • Charles Koechlin was born on November 27, 1867[3].
  • Charles Koechlin died on December 31, 1950[5].
  • Burial took place at Distel Family Estate Grounds[11].
  • Charles Koechlin's father was Jules Koechlin[12].
  • Charles Koechlin was married to Suzanne Pierrard[13].
  • A child of Charles Koechlin was Yves Koechlin[14].
  • A child of Charles Koechlin was Madeleine Li-Koechlin[15].
  • A child of Charles Koechlin was Jean-Michel Koechlin[16].
  • A child of Charles Koechlin was Hélène Koechlin[17].
  • A child of Charles Koechlin was Nina Lerique[18].
  • Charles Koechlin held citizenship in France[19].
  • Charles Koechlin's professions included composer[6].
  • Charles Koechlin's professions included musicologist[7].
  • Charles Koechlin's professions included music educator[8].
  • Charles Koechlin worked as a writer[9].
  • Charles Koechlin was educated at École polytechnique[20].
  • Charles Koechlin's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[21].
  • Charles Koechlin's education included a stint at Lycée Chaptal[22].
  • A notable student of Charles Koechlin was Frédéric Adam[23].
  • A notable student of Charles Koechlin was Ferdinand Barlow[24].
  • A notable student of Charles Koechlin was Manuel Palau Boix[25].
  • A notable student of Charles Koechlin was Ricardo Olmos Canet[26].
  • A notable student of Charles Koechlin was Joaquín Villatoro[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Koechlin was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on November 27, 1867[3]. His father was Jules Koechlin[12].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[20], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Palaiseau[31]; Conservatoire de Paris[21], a grande école[32], in France[33], founded in 1795[34], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[35]; and Lycée Chaptal[22], an educational institution[36], in France[37], founded in 1965[38]. Studied under Gabriel Fauré[39], a university teacher[40], 1845–1924[41], of France[42], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[43]; Antoine Taudou[44], a composer[45], 1846–1925[46], of France[47], awarded the Prix de Rome[48]; Jules Massenet[49]; and André Gedalge[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and writer[9]. Notable students include Frédéric Adam[23], a conductor[51], 1904–1984[52], of France[53]; Ferdinand Barlow[24], a composer[54], 1881–1951[55], of France[56]; Manuel Palau Boix[25], a composer[57], 1893–1967[58], of Spain[59]; Ricardo Olmos Canet[26], a composer[60], 1905–1986[61], of Spain[62]; and Joaquín Villatoro[27], of Spain[63], awarded the Real Academia San Dionisio de Ciencias, Artes y Letras de Jerez de la Frontera[64].

Recognition

Charles Koechlin received the Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[65].

Personal Life

Charles Koechlin was married to Suzanne Pierrard[13]. Children include Yves Koechlin[14], a physicist[66], 1922–2011[67], of France[68], specialised in nuclear physics[69]; Madeleine Li-Koechlin[15], a school teacher[70], 1911–1997[71], of France[72]; Jean-Michel Koechlin[16], a naval officer[73], 1904–1990[74]; Hélène Koechlin[17], a painter[75], 1906–1998[76]; and Nina Lerique[18], a physician[77], 1916–1983[78], of France[79].

Death and Burial

Charles Koechlin died on December 31, 1950[5]. He passed away in Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer[4]. He is buried at Distel Family Estate Grounds[11].

Why It Matters

Charles Koechlin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (326 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

FAQs

Where was Charles Koechlin born?

Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], Charles Koechlin…

Where did Charles Koechlin die?

Charles Koechlin passed away in Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer[4].

Who were Charles Koechlin's parents?

Charles Koechlin's father was Jules Koechlin[12].

Who was Charles Koechlin married to?

Charles Koechlin's spouses include Suzanne Pierrard[13].

What did Charles Koechlin do for work?

Charles Koechlin worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and writer[9].

Where did Charles Koechlin go to school?

Charles Koechlin was educated at École polytechnique[20], Conservatoire de Paris[21], and Lycée Chaptal[22].

What awards did Charles Koechlin receive?

Honors received include Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[65].

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