Efrem Zimbalist

Russian-American violinist, composer, teacher, conductor (1889–1985)
Person human Q614454
Efrem Zimbalist
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Summary

Efrem Zimbalist was born on April 21, 1889[1], in Rostov-on-Don[2]. He died on February 22, 1985[3], in Reno[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], music educator[7], violinist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,737 views/month, #7,047 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Town Hill Cemetery[11]
  • Spouse: Alma Gluck[12], Mary Louise Curtis Bok Zimbalist[13]
  • Child: Efrem Zimbalist Jr.[14]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[15], Russian Empire[16], Soviet Union[17]
  • Occupation: music arranger[18], musician[19]
  • Employer: Curtis Institute of Music[20]
  • Educated at: Saint Petersburg Conservatory[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Genre: opera[23]
  • Commons category: Efrem Zimbalist[24]
  • Family name: Zimbalist[25]
  • Given name: Efrem[26]
  • Student of: Leopold Auer[27]
  • Instrument: violin[28]
  • Name in native language: Ефрем Александрович Цимбалист[29]

Why It Matters

Efrem Zimbalist has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Efrem Zimbalist born?

Efrem Zimbalist's place of birth was Rostov-on-Don[2].

Where did Efrem Zimbalist die?

Efrem Zimbalist died in Reno[4].

Who was Efrem Zimbalist married to?

Efrem Zimbalist's spouses include Alma Gluck[12] and Mary Louise Curtis Bok Zimbalist[13].

What did Efrem Zimbalist do for work?

Efrem Zimbalist worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], music educator[7], violinist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Efrem Zimbalist go to school?

Efrem Zimbalist was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Grove Dictionary of American Music (2nd edition). wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Grove Dictionary of American Music (2nd edition). wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Grove Dictionary of American Music (2nd edition). wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Grove Dictionary of American Music (2nd edition). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Grove Dictionary of American Music (2nd edition). wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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