Eugène Ysaÿe
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Eugène Ysaÿe
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 (503 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].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: BE[29]
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Began / founded: 1858-07-16[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1931-05-12[31]
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Genre(s): classical[32]
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Community tags: belgian composer, classical, composer, violinist[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 6df14eaa-212b-4806-833e-4254fa0d6cb4[34]
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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[35], in Belgium[36], founded in 1826[37] and Royal Conservatory of Brussels[20], a conservatory[38], in First French Empire[39], founded in 1813[40]. Studied under Henri Vieuxtemps[41], a composer[42], 1820–1881[43], of Belgium[44]; Henryk Wieniawski[45], a composer[46], 1835–1880[47], of Russian Empire[48]; and Rodolphe Massart[49].
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[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1871[52]; Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[23], a grade of an order[53], in Belgium[54]; Knight of the Order of the Crown[24], a grade of an order[55], in Belgium[56]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[57], in France[58]; Grand Officer of the Order of the Nile[26], a grade of an order[59], in Egypt[60], founded in 1915[61]; and commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy[27], a grade of an order[62], in Kingdom of Italy[63].
Death and Burial
Eugène Ysaÿe died on May 12, 1931[5]. He died in Brussels[4]. The cause of death was diabetes[64]. He is buried at Ixelles Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Eugène Ysaÿe include Queen Elisabeth Competition[65] and 15363 Ysaÿe[66].
Why It Matters
Eugène Ysaÿe ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (503 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
He has been cited as an influence by Irma Saenger-Sethe[69], a musician[70], 1876–1958[71], of Belgium[72].
Entities named for him include Queen Elisabeth Competition[65] and 15363 Ysaÿe[66].
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[69].