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 has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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].

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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[28], a composer[29], 1824–1896[30], of Austrian Empire[31], awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[32], specialised in performing arts[33]; Léo Delibes[34], a composer[35], 1836–1891[36], of France[37], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[38]; Gabriel Fauré[39], a university teacher[40], 1845–1924[41], of France[42], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[43]; Mathis Lussy[44], a musicologist[45], 1828–1910[46], of Switzerland[47], specialised in organ performance[48]; Talbot[49], an actor[50], 1824–1904[51], of France[52], specialised in theatre art[53]; and Albert Lavignac[54], a composer[55], 1846–1916[56], of France[57], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[58].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pedagogue[7], and music educator[8]. Notable students include Ernest Bloch[14], a composer[59], 1880–1959[60], of Switzerland[61]; Marie Rambert[15], a dancer[62], 1888–1982[63], of United Kingdom[64], awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[65], specialised in ballet[66]; and Fernande Peyrot[16], a composer[67], 1888–1978[68], of Switzerland[69].

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[70].

Why It Matters

Émile Jaques-Dalcroze has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

He is credited with the discovery of Dalcroze Eurhythmics[72], a teaching methodology[73]. Entities named for him include Dalcroze Eurhythmics[70].

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[72].

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