Émile Jaques-Dalcroze

Swiss composer, musician and music educator (1865-1950)
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Émile Jaques-Dalcroze
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Émile Jaques-Dalcroze

Summary

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on July 6, 1865[3]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. He died on July 1, 1950[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pedagogue[7], and music educator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vienna[2], Émile Jaques-Dalcroze…
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze died in Geneva[4].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze was born on July 6, 1865[3].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze died on July 1, 1950[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Kings[10].
  • Among Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's spouses was Nina Faliero[11].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's professions included composer[6].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's professions included pedagogue[7].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze worked as a music educator[8].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[13].
  • A notable student of Émile Jaques-Dalcroze was Ernest Bloch[14].
  • A notable student of Émile Jaques-Dalcroze was Marie Rambert[15].
  • A notable student of Émile Jaques-Dalcroze was Fernande Peyrot[16].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze received the honorary doctorate of the Université de Clermont-Ferrand[17].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's religion is recorded as reformed[18].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze is recorded as male[19].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's genre is classical music[21].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's Commons category is recorded as Émile Jaques-Dalcroze[22].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's archives at is recorded as Swiss Literary Archives[23].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's archives at is recorded as Geneva Library[24].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's archives at is recorded as Institut Jaques-Dalcroze (Genève)[25].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's archives at is recorded as Departmental archives of Yvelines[26].
  • Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's family name is recorded as Jaques-Dalcroze[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: CH[29]

  • Began / founded: 1865-07-06[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1950-07-01[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 58262d6a-30d5-409c-9991-409b4530d5b6[32]

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Origins and Family

Born in Vienna[2], Émile Jaques-Dalcroze… he was born on July 6, 1865[3].

Education

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's education included a stint at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[13]. Studied under Anton Bruckner[33], a composer[34], 1824–1896[35], of Austrian Empire[36], awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[37], specialised in performing arts[38]; Léo Delibes[39], a composer[40], 1836–1891[41], of France[42], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[43]; Gabriel Fauré[44], a university teacher[45], 1845–1924[46], of France[47], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[48]; Mathis Lussy[49], a musicologist[50], 1828–1910[51], of Switzerland[52], specialised in organ performance[53]; Talbot[54], an actor[55], 1824–1904[56], of France[57], specialised in theatre art[58]; and Albert Lavignac[59], a composer[60], 1846–1916[61], of France[62], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[63].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pedagogue[7], and music educator[8]. Notable students include Ernest Bloch[14], a composer[64], 1880–1959[65], of Switzerland[66]; Marie Rambert[15], a dancer[67], 1888–1982[68], of United Kingdom[69], awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[70], specialised in ballet[71]; and Fernande Peyrot[16], a composer[72], 1888–1978[73], of Switzerland[74].

Recognition

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze received the honorary doctorate of the Université de Clermont-Ferrand[17].

Personal Life

Among Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's spouses was Nina Faliero[11]. His religion is recorded as reformed[18].

Death and Burial

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze died on July 1, 1950[5]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. Burial took place at Cemetery of Kings[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Émile Jaques-Dalcroze include Dalcroze Eurhythmics[75].

Why It Matters

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

He is credited with the discovery of Dalcroze Eurhythmics[78], a teaching methodology[79]. Entities named for him include Dalcroze Eurhythmics[75].

FAQs

Where was Émile Jaques-Dalcroze born?

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's place of birth was Vienna[2].

Where did Émile Jaques-Dalcroze die?

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze died in Geneva[4].

Who was Émile Jaques-Dalcroze married to?

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze's spouses include Nina Faliero[11].

What did Émile Jaques-Dalcroze do for work?

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze worked as composer[6], pedagogue[7], and music educator[8].

Where did Émile Jaques-Dalcroze go to school?

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[13].

What awards did Émile Jaques-Dalcroze receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the Université de Clermont-Ferrand[17].

What did Émile Jaques-Dalcroze discover?

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze is credited as discoverer of Dalcroze Eurhythmics[78].

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