Ernst Krenek

Summary

Ernst Krenek is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Vienna^[2]. He was born on August 23, 1900^[3]. He passed away in Palm Springs^[4]. He died on December 22, 1991^[5]. He worked as a composer^[6], conductor^[7], musicologist^[8], university teacher^[9], and writer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (185 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Vienna^[2], Ernst Krenek…
• Ernst Krenek died in Palm Springs^[4].
• Ernst Krenek was born on August 23, 1900^[3].
• Ernst Krenek died on December 22, 1991^[5].
• Ernst Krenek is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery^[12].
• Among Ernst Krenek's spouses was Anna Mahler^[13].
• Among Ernst Krenek's spouses was Berta Hermann^[14].
• Among Ernst Krenek's spouses was Gladys Nordenstrom^[15].
• Ernst Krenek held citizenship in Austria^[16].
• Ernst Krenek held citizenship in United States^[17].
• Ernst Krenek worked as a composer^[6].
• Ernst Krenek's professions included conductor^[7].
• Ernst Krenek worked as a musicologist^[8].
• Ernst Krenek's professions included university teacher^[9].
• Ernst Krenek's professions included writer^[10].
• Ernst Krenek worked as a music journalist^[18].
• Ernst Krenek was employed by Vassar College^[19].
• Ernst Krenek was employed by University of California, San Diego^[20].
• Ernst Krenek was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna^[21].
• Ernst Krenek's education included a stint at Vassar College^[22].
• A notable student of Ernst Krenek was George Perle^[23].
• A notable student of Ernst Krenek was Roque Cordero^[24].
• A notable student of Ernst Krenek was Samuel Dolin^[25].
• A notable student of Ernst Krenek was Robert Erickson^[26].
• A notable student of Ernst Krenek was Halim El-Dabh^[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernst Krenek was born in Vienna^[2]. He was born on August 23, 1900^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna^[21], a public university^[28], in Austria^[29], founded in 1819^[30], headquartered in main building of the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna^[31] and Vassar College^[22], a liberal arts college in the United States^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1861^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer^[6], conductor^[7], musicologist^[8], university teacher^[9], writer^[10], and music journalist^[18]. Employers include Vassar College^[19], a liberal arts college in the United States^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1861^[37] and University of California, San Diego^[20], a public university^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1960^[40]. Notable students include George Perle^[23], a composer^[41], 1915–2009^[42], of United States^[43], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship^[44], specialised in music^[45]; Roque Cordero^[24]; Samuel Dolin^[25]; Robert Erickson^[26]; Halim El-Dabh^[27]; and Lorne Betts^[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[47], a grade of an order^[48], in Germany^[49]; Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna^[50], an award^[51], in Austria^[52], founded in 1925^[53]; Bach Prize of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg^[54], a music award^[55], in Germany^[56], founded in 1950^[57]; Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna^[58], an award^[59], in Austria^[60]; Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria^[61], a grade of an order^[62], in Austria^[63]; and Commander of the Order of Honour (Salzburg)^[64].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anna Mahler^[13], a sculptor^[65], 1904–1988^[66], of Austria^[67], specialised in art of sculpture^[68]; Berta Hermann^[14], an actor^[69], 1885–1974^[70]; and Gladys Nordenstrom^[15], a composer^[71], 1924–2016^[72], of United States^[73], awarded the Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria^[74].

Death and Burial

Ernst Krenek died on December 22, 1991^[5]. He passed away in Palm Springs^[4]. Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ernst Krenek include Ernst Krenek Award^[75].

Why It Matters

Ernst Krenek ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (185 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[76] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[77]

Entities named for him include Ernst Krenek Award^[75].

FAQs

Where was Ernst Krenek born?

Born in Vienna^[2], Ernst Krenek…

Where did Ernst Krenek die?

Ernst Krenek died in Palm Springs^[4].

Who was Ernst Krenek married to?

Ernst Krenek's spouses include Anna Mahler^[13], Berta Hermann^[14], and Gladys Nordenstrom^[15].

What did Ernst Krenek do for work?

Ernst Krenek worked as composer^[6], conductor^[7], musicologist^[8], university teacher^[9], and writer^[10].

Where did Ernst Krenek go to school?

Ernst Krenek was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna^[21] and Vassar College^[22].

What awards did Ernst Krenek receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[47], Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna^[50], Bach Prize of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg^[54], and Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna^[58].