Christian Sinding

Norwegian composer (1856–1941)
Person human Q364854
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Christian Sinding

Summary

Christian Sinding is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kongsberg[2]. He was born on January 11, 1856[3]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He died on December 3, 1941[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], academic musician[7], musicologist[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (278 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Christian Sinding's place of birth was Kongsberg[2].
  • Christian Sinding passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Christian Sinding was born on January 11, 1856[3].
  • Christian Sinding died on December 3, 1941[5].
  • Christian Sinding's father was Wilhelm Mathias Sinding[11].
  • Christian Sinding was married to Augusta Gade[12].
  • Christian Sinding held citizenship in Norway[13].
  • Christian Sinding worked as a classical composer[6].
  • Christian Sinding worked as an academic musician[7].
  • Christian Sinding worked as a musicologist[8].
  • Christian Sinding worked as a composer[9].
  • Christian Sinding was employed by Eastman School of Music[14].
  • Christian Sinding was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Christian Sinding is Q2294328[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Christian Sinding is Symphony No. 2[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Christian Sinding is Symphony no. 4[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Christian Sinding is Q4288501[19].
  • Christian Sinding received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[20].
  • Christian Sinding is recorded as male[21].
  • Christian Sinding's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Christian Sinding was affiliated with the Nasjonal Samling[23].
  • Christian Sinding's genre is opera[24].
  • Christian Sinding's genre is symphony[25].
  • Christian Sinding's Commons category is recorded as Christian Sinding[26].
  • Christian Sinding's residence is recorded as Grotten[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Christian Sinding's place of birth was Kongsberg[2]. He was born on January 11, 1856[3]. His father was Wilhelm Mathias Sinding[11].

Education

Christian Sinding's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15]. He studied under Salomon Jadassohn[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], academic musician[7], musicologist[8], and composer[9]. Christian Sinding was employed by Eastman School of Music[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q2294328[16], a musical work/composition[29]; Symphony No. 2[17], a musical work/composition[30], founded in 1904[31]; Symphony no. 4[18], a musical work/composition[32]; and Q4288501[19], a musical work/composition[33].

Recognition

Christian Sinding received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[20].

Personal Life

Christian Sinding was married to Augusta Gade[12]. He was affiliated with the Nasjonal Samling[23].

Death and Burial

Christian Sinding died on December 3, 1941[5]. He died in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Christian Sinding ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (278 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Christian Sinding born?

Christian Sinding was born in Kongsberg[2].

Where did Christian Sinding die?

Christian Sinding passed away in Oslo[4].

Who were Christian Sinding's parents?

Christian Sinding's father was Wilhelm Mathias Sinding[11].

Who was Christian Sinding married to?

Christian Sinding's spouses include Augusta Gade[12].

What did Christian Sinding do for work?

Christian Sinding worked as classical composer[6], academic musician[7], musicologist[8], and composer[9].

Where did Christian Sinding go to school?

Christian Sinding was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15].

What awards did Christian Sinding receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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