Claudio Abbado

Italian conductor (1933–2014)
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Claudio Abbado

Summary

Claudio Abbado is a human[1]. He was born in Milan[2]. He was born on June 26, 1933[3]. He passed away in Bologna[4]. He died on January 20, 2014[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], politician[7], pianist[8], music director[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (781 views/month, #7,018 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Claudio Abbado's place of birth was Milan[2].
  • Claudio Abbado died in Bologna[4].
  • Claudio Abbado was born on June 26, 1933[3].
  • Claudio Abbado died on January 20, 2014[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of the Fex-Crasta chapel[12].
  • Claudio Abbado's father was Michelangelo Abbado[13].
  • Claudio Abbado's mother was Maria Carmela Savagnone[14].
  • Claudio Abbado was married to Giovanna Cavazzoni[15].
  • A child of Claudio Abbado was Daniele Abbado[16].
  • Claudio Abbado held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[17].
  • Claudio Abbado held citizenship in Italy[18].
  • Italian was Claudio Abbado's native language[19].
  • Claudio Abbado worked as a conductor[6].
  • Claudio Abbado's professions included politician[7].
  • Claudio Abbado worked as a pianist[8].
  • Claudio Abbado's professions included music director[9].
  • Claudio Abbado's professions included composer[10].
  • Claudio Abbado held the position of Italian senator for life[20].
  • Among Claudio Abbado's employers was Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia[21].
  • Claudio Abbado was educated at Milan Conservatory[22].
  • Claudio Abbado's education included a stint at Accademia Musicale Chigiana[23].
  • Claudio Abbado was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[24].
  • Claudio Abbado received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[25].
  • Claudio Abbado received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Claudio Abbado received the Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[27].

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Origins and Family

Claudio Abbado was born in Milan[2]. He was born on June 26, 1933[3]. His father was Michelangelo Abbado[13]. His mother was Maria Carmela Savagnone[14]. Italian was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Milan Conservatory[22], a conservatory[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1807[30]; Accademia Musicale Chigiana[23], a college of music[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1932[33]; and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[24], a public university[34], in Austria[35], founded in 1819[36], headquartered in main building of the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], politician[7], pianist[8], music director[9], and composer[10]. Claudio Abbado was employed by Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia[21]. He held the position of Italian senator for life[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[25], a grade of an order[38], in Italy[39]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[27], an award[42], in Austria[43], founded in 1925[44]; Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[45], a grade of an order[46], in Austria[47]; Ernst Reuter Medal[48], an award[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1954[51]; and Praemium Imperiale[52], an international award[53], founded in 1988[54].

Personal Life

Claudio Abbado was married to Giovanna Cavazzoni[15]. A child of him was Daniele Abbado[16].

Death and Burial

Claudio Abbado died on January 20, 2014[5]. He died in Bologna[4]. The cause of death was disease[55]. He is buried at Cemetery of the Fex-Crasta chapel[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Claudio Abbado include Teatro Comunale[56], an opera house[57], in Italy[58], founded in 1750[59].

Why It Matters

Claudio Abbado ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (781 views/month, #7,018 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

Entities named for him include Teatro Comunale[56], an opera house[57], in Italy[58], founded in 1750[59].

FAQs

Where was Claudio Abbado born?

Claudio Abbado was born in Milan[2].

Where did Claudio Abbado die?

Claudio Abbado died in Bologna[4].

Who were Claudio Abbado's parents?

Claudio Abbado's father was Michelangelo Abbado[13]. Claudio Abbado's mother was Maria Carmela Savagnone[14].

Who was Claudio Abbado married to?

Claudio Abbado's spouses include Giovanna Cavazzoni[15].

What did Claudio Abbado do for work?

Claudio Abbado worked as conductor[6], politician[7], pianist[8], music director[9], and composer[10].

Where did Claudio Abbado go to school?

Claudio Abbado was educated at Milan Conservatory[22], Accademia Musicale Chigiana[23], and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[24].

What awards did Claudio Abbado receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[25], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26], Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[27], and Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[45].

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  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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