Eugene Istomin

American pianist (1925–2003)
Person human Q949062
Eugene Istomin
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Eugene Istomin

Summary

Eugene Istomin is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on November 26, 1925[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on October 10, 2003[5]. He worked as a pianist[6] and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Eugene Istomin's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Eugene Istomin died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Eugene Istomin was born on November 26, 1925[3].
  • Eugene Istomin died on October 10, 2003[5].
  • Among Eugene Istomin's spouses was Marta Casals Istomin[9].
  • Eugene Istomin held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Eugene Istomin's professions included pianist[6].
  • Eugene Istomin's professions included composer[7].
  • Eugene Istomin was educated at Curtis Institute of Music[11].
  • Eugene Istomin was educated at Mannes College The New School for Music[12].
  • Eugene Istomin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Eugene Istomin is recorded as male[14].
  • Eugene Istomin's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Eugene Istomin's genre is classical music[16].
  • The cause of death was liver cancer[17].
  • Eugene Istomin's family name is recorded as Istomin[18].
  • Eugene Istomin's given name is recorded as Eugene[19].
  • Eugene Istomin's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Eugene Istomin's instrument is recorded as piano[21].
  • Eugene Istomin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Eugene Istomin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Eugene Istomin'}[23].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[24]

  • Country: US[25]

  • Began / founded: 1925-11-26[26]

  • Ended / dissolved: 2003-10-10[27]

  • MusicBrainz ID: f81cc557-3e10-4b30-bc1d-bc21ec235a54[28]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Eugene Istomin… he was born on November 26, 1925[3].

Education

Educated at Curtis Institute of Music[11], a conservatory[29], in United States[30], founded in 1924[31] and Mannes College The New School for Music[12], a conservatory[32], in United States[33], founded in 1916[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6] and composer[7].

Recognition

Eugene Istomin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].

Personal Life

Among Eugene Istomin's spouses was Marta Casals Istomin[9].

Death and Burial

Eugene Istomin died on October 10, 2003[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was liver cancer[17].

Why It Matters

Eugene Istomin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Eugene Istomin born?

Eugene Istomin's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Eugene Istomin die?

Eugene Istomin died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who was Eugene Istomin married to?

Eugene Istomin's spouses include Marta Casals Istomin[9].

What did Eugene Istomin do for work?

Eugene Istomin worked as pianist[6] and composer[7].

Where did Eugene Istomin go to school?

Eugene Istomin was educated at Curtis Institute of Music[11] and Mannes College The New School for Music[12].

What awards did Eugene Istomin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [24] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [25] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [26] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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