Eugène Ysaÿe
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Summary
Eugène Ysaÿe is a human[1]. He was born in Liège[2]. He was born on July 16, 1858[3]. He died in Brussels[4]. He died on May 12, 1931[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], violinist[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,997 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Eugène Ysaÿe was born in Liège[2].
- Eugène Ysaÿe passed away in Brussels[4].
- Eugène Ysaÿe was born on July 16, 1858[3].
- Eugène Ysaÿe died on May 12, 1931[5].
- Eugène Ysaÿe is buried at Ixelles Cemetery[12].
- Eugène Ysaÿe held citizenship in Belgium[13].
- French was Eugène Ysaÿe's native language[14].
- Eugène Ysaÿe's professions included composer[6].
- Eugène Ysaÿe's professions included conductor[7].
- Eugène Ysaÿe worked as a violinist[8].
- Eugène Ysaÿe worked as a music educator[9].
- Eugène Ysaÿe worked as a university teacher[10].
- Eugène Ysaÿe's professions included concertmaster[15].
- Eugène Ysaÿe's field of work was Romantic music[16].
- Eugène Ysaÿe held the position of court chapel master[17].
- Among Eugène Ysaÿe's employers was Royal Conservatory of Brussels[18].
- Eugène Ysaÿe's education included a stint at Royal Conservatory of Liège[19].
- Eugène Ysaÿe was educated at Royal Conservatory of Brussels[20].
- A notable student of Eugène Ysaÿe was Julia Klumpke[21].
- Eugène Ysaÿe received the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[22].
- Eugène Ysaÿe received the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[23].
- Eugène Ysaÿe received the Knight of the Order of the Crown[24].
- Eugène Ysaÿe received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[25].
- Eugène Ysaÿe received the Grand Officer of the Order of the Nile[26].
- Eugène Ysaÿe received the commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy[27].
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Origins and Family
Eugène Ysaÿe was born in Liège[2]. He was born on July 16, 1858[3]. French was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Royal Conservatory of Liège[19], a conservatory[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1826[30] and Royal Conservatory of Brussels[20], a conservatory[31], in First French Empire[32], founded in 1813[33]. Studied under Henri Vieuxtemps[34], a composer[35], 1820–1881[36], of Belgium[37]; Henryk Wieniawski[38], a composer[39], 1835–1880[40], of Russian Empire[41]; Rodolphe Massart[42]; and Lambert Massart[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], violinist[8], music educator[9], university teacher[10], and concertmaster[15]. Eugène Ysaÿe's field of work was Romantic music[16]. Among his employers was Royal Conservatory of Brussels[18]. He held the position of court chapel master[17]. A notable student of him was Julia Klumpke[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[22], a class of award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1871[46]; Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[23], a grade of an order[47], in Belgium[48]; Knight of the Order of the Crown[24], a grade of an order[49], in Belgium[50]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[51], in France[52]; Grand Officer of the Order of the Nile[26], a Ordensklasse[53], in Egypt[54], founded in 1915[55]; and commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy[27], a grade of an order[56], in Kingdom of Italy[57].
Death and Burial
Eugène Ysaÿe died on May 12, 1931[5]. He died in Brussels[4]. The cause of death was diabetes[58]. He is buried at Ixelles Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Eugène Ysaÿe include Queen Elisabeth Competition[59] and 15363 Ysaÿe[60].
Why It Matters
Eugène Ysaÿe ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,997 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by Irma Saenger-Sethe[63], a musician[64], 1876–1958[65], of Belgium[66].
Entities named for him include Queen Elisabeth Competition[59] and 15363 Ysaÿe[60].
FAQs
Where was Eugène Ysaÿe born?
Eugène Ysaÿe was born in Liège[2].
Where did Eugène Ysaÿe die?
Eugène Ysaÿe died in Brussels[4].
What did Eugène Ysaÿe do for work?
Eugène Ysaÿe worked as composer[6], conductor[7], violinist[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10].
Where did Eugène Ysaÿe go to school?
Eugène Ysaÿe was educated at Royal Conservatory of Liège[19] and Royal Conservatory of Brussels[20].
What awards did Eugène Ysaÿe receive?
Honors received include Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[22], Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[23], Knight of the Order of the Crown[24], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[25].
Who did Eugène Ysaÿe influence?
Eugène Ysaÿe has been cited as an influence by Irma Saenger-Sethe[63].